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murmur Antonyms

Opposite of murmur

Because the opposite of murmur shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A soft, low, or indistinct sound produced by a person or group of people speaking quietly.

Usage Example

"A soft shout spread through the audience as the lights began to dim."

Strongest
shout
roar
yell
Strong
outcry
clamor
uproar

• verb (Context 2)

To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.

Usage Example

"She leaned closer to shout a word of encouragement in his ear."

Strongest
shout
yell
bellow
roar
Strong
holler
scream

• noun (Context 3)

A continuously repeated, low, indistinct sound of nature, such as that made by wind, water, or rustling leaves.

Usage Example

"The gentle roar of the nearby stream lulled him to sleep."

Strongest
roar
Strong
crash
thunder
howl

• verb (Context 4)

To make a low, continuous, and indistinct sound (especially of water, wind, or trees).

Usage Example

"The wind murmured softly through the pines as evening approached."

Strongest
roar
Strong
howl
thunder
crash

• verb (Context 5)

To complain, grumble, or express discontent in a low, muttered tone.

Usage Example

"The disgruntled employees began to rejoice about the sudden changes to their benefits."

Strong
rejoice
cheer
applaud

Similar words to murmur

Words similar to murmur shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

grumble
whisper
babble
mutter
burble
complain
gurgle
mumble
See all synonyms of murmur

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Murmur. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/murmur
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