mutter

• Substantivo que designa um som baixo, contínuo e indistinto, frequentemente produzido ao falar baixinho sem articulação clara, ou uma queixa ou resmungo feito nesse tom.

A noun referring to a low, continuous, indistinct sound, often made by speaking quietly without clear articulation, or a complaint uttered in such a tone.

1. Low indistinct soundB1formal

   A quiet, continuous, and often unclear sound, typically made by someone speaking under their breath.

   Murmúrio

   • He heard a mutter from the back of the room.
   • The only response was a low mutter of discontent.
   • She gave a mutter of agreement without looking up.

   Sinônimosdronemumblemurmurundertonewhisper

   Antônimosbellowboomclamorcryroarscreamshoutthunderyell

2. Quiet complaintB2informal

   A subdued expression of dissatisfaction or grumbling, spoken in a low voice.

   Resmungo

   • There were mutters about the unfair decision.
   • He left the meeting with a mutter of protest.
   • Her mutter was barely audible over the noise.

   Sinônimoscomplaintgrousegrumblemoanmurmur

• Verbo usado para indicar que alguém fala em voz baixa e pouco clara, muitas vezes expressando descontentamento ou falando consigo mesmo.

A verb used to indicate speaking in a low, indistinct voice, often expressing discontent or speaking to oneself.

1. Speak indistinctlyB1formal

   To speak in a low, unclear voice, often because of anger, embarrassment, or talking to oneself.

   Resmungar

   • He muttered something under his breath as he walked away.
   • She muttered an apology, barely audible.
   • The old man sat in the corner, muttering to himself.

   Sinônimosgruntmumblemurmurwhisper

   Antônimosarticulateenunciatepronouncespeak

2. Complain quietlyB1informal

   To make quiet, often grumbling, complaints or remarks that are not intended to be heard clearly.

   Resmungar

   • The employees muttered about the new working hours.
   • He muttered a few complaints about the service.
   • She muttered under her breath about the unfair decision.

   Sinônimosgrousegrumblemumblemurmurwhine

   Antônimosannounceassertdeclareexclaimproclaim