murmur vs muss

murmur

verb
  • To speak or make low, indistinguishable noise; to mumble, mutter. 

  • To say (something) indistinctly, to mutter. 

noun
  • The sound made by any condition which produces noisy, or turbulent, flow of blood through the heart. 

  • A muttered complaint or protest; the expression of dissatisfaction in a low muttering voice; any expression of complaint or discontent. 

  • Soft indistinct speech. 

  • Any low, indistinct sound, like that of running water. 

muss

verb
  • To rumple, tousle or make (something) untidy. 

noun
  • A mess (disagreeable mixture or confusion of things; disorder) 

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