Synonyms of mutter

mutter 1 of 2

noun

as in muttering

speech that is not clear enough to be understood

the distracting mutter of some member of the audience

Synonyms & Similar Words

• muttering
• grunting
• whisper
• mumble
• grunt
• murmuring
• murmur
• rumor
• chattering
• chatter
• babble
• prattle
• gabble
• babbling
• jabbering
• jabber
• gabbling
• prattling
• maundering
• undertone
• rambling
• blab
• driveling
• blabbing
• drivel

mutter

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verb

ˈmə-tər 

1

as in to complain

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

a muttering group of workers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complain
• scream
• whine
• moan
• grumble
• murmur
• growl
• worry
• bitch
• whimper
• cry
• holler
• squawk
• squeal
• wail
• inveigh
• kick
• nag
• bleat
• grouse
• repine
• whinge
• gripe
• croak
• yammer
• beef
• keen
• kvetch
• caterwaul
• bellyache
• carp
• yowl
• protest
• yawp
• crab
• grizzle
• kick up a fuss
• maunder
• grouch
• fuss
• sob
• grump
• object (to)
• quarrel (with)
• cavil
• lament
• quibble
• stew
• bewail
• bemoan
• fret
• blubber
• deplore

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rejoice
• accept
• delight
• tolerate
• endure
• take
• bear
• crow
• cheer
• countenance
• applaud
• commend

2

as in to mumble

to speak softly and unclearly

muttering to himself under his breath

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mumble
• murmur
• mouth
• grunt
• whisper
• chunter
• gasp
• gibber
• breathe
• chatter
• babble
• gabble
• prattle
• blab
• pant
• jabber
• ramble
• drivel
• buzz
• maunder

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• speak out
• speak up
• articulate
• enunciate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mutter

Noun

Alice questions Mira while Frank mutters completely unhelpful asides from behind the glass partition. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 28 July 2026

Six mutters and sighs and rolls his head as if profoundly exasperated. — Literary Hub, 21 May 2026

Verb

On Tuesday, cameras caught Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing muttering something after looking back at the Giants’ Jung Hoo Lee, who was in discomfort after an awkward slide at home plate. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026

The scent of vinegar fills the set, and a crew member wanders by muttering about dyeing Easter eggs. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026