1. soft, indistinct sounds made by people speaking quietly or in low voices
Usage: plural of murmur
2. expressions of discontent or complaint made quietly or privately
Usage: plural of murmur
3. abnormal heart sounds detected during medical examination
Usage: medical; plural of murmur

1. speaks softly and indistinctly
Usage: third person singular present

Examples

• The teacher heard murmurs of confusion from the students.
• There were murmurs of discontent among the workers.
• The doctor detected heart murmurs during the examination.
• She murmurs softly to her baby before bedtime.
• The audience’s murmurs grew louder during the intermission.
• He murmurs his prayers every morning.
• The brook murmurs gently as it flows over the rocks.