Mutter — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈmə-tər/ mut·ter

Meaning & Definition of Mutter

Mutter (verb)

  1. to utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed
  2. to murmur complainingly or angrily, grumble
  3. to utter especially in a low or imperfectly articulated manner

Mutter (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. speech that is not clear enough to be understood

    "the distracting mutter of some member of the audience"

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

Mutter (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

    "a muttering group of workers"

    similar: beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, maunder (chiefly British), moan, murmur, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, whinge (British), yammer, yawp, yowl, kick up a fuss
    related: object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament
    opposite: crow, delight, rejoice
    near: accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

  2. to speak softly and unclearly

    "muttering to himself under his breath"

    similar: chunter (British), grunt, mouth, mumble, murmur
    related: babble, blab, chatter, drivel, gabble, gibber, jabber, maunder, prattle, ramble, breathe, gasp, pant, whisper, buzz
    opposite: speak out, speak up
    near: articulate, enunciate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mutter

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mutter:

British: whinge, chunter
Chiefly British: maunder
grunt, grunting, mumble, murmur, murmuring, muttering, beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, moan, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, yammer, yawp, yowl

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Mutter

Words with the opposite meaning of Mutter:

crow, delight, rejoice, speak out, speak up

Related Words for Mutter

rumor, undertone, whisper, babble, babbling, blab, blabbing, chatter, chattering, drivel, driveling, gabble, gabbling, jabber, jabbering, maundering, prattle, prattling, rambling, object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob

Near Antonyms of Mutter

accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend, articulate, enunciate

Word Forms of Mutter

Inflections: muttered, muttering, mutters

Derived words: mutter (noun), mutterer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Mutter

Middle English muteren, of imitative origin

First known use: 14th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Mutter

What does "Mutter" mean?

"Mutter" means to utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Mutter"?

Other words for "Mutter" include grunt, grunting, mumble, murmur, murmuring, muttering, beef and bellyache. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mutter" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mutter"?

There are 85 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mutter". Common alternatives include grunt, grunting, mumble, murmur, murmuring, muttering, beef, bellyache, bitch and bleat.

What is the opposite of "Mutter"?

Antonyms of "Mutter" include crow, delight, rejoice, speak out and speak up. Near antonyms include accept, bear, countenance and endure.

How do you use "Mutter" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mutter" in a sentence: "the distracting mutter of some member of the audience"; "a muttering group of workers"; "muttering to himself under his breath".

Is "Mutter" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mutter" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Mutter"?

"Mutter" is pronounced /ˈmə-tər/ and divided into syllables as mut·ter.

What is the origin of the word "Mutter"?

"Mutter" comes from Middle English muteren, of imitative origin. First known use: 14th centuryi.