Difference between murmur and purl
Definitions
noun
- a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant
- an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves
- a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
- a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
verb
- speak softly or indistinctly
- make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
Examples
Before Malfurion could ask who she meant, Tyrande brought the glaive up in a salute and murmured something in the hidden tongue of the Sisterhood.
The paramedic said he was still alive, moving his hand and murmuring something.
I heard both murmurs of approval and mutters of discontent.
Definitions
verb
- make a murmuring sound
- flow in a circular current, of liquids
- embroider with gold or silver thread
- knit with a purl stitch
- edge or border with gold or silver embroidery
noun
- a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stich from the righthand side
- gold or silver wire thread
Examples
The water gurgled and purled, loudly at first, then softly, as a powerful foot-wide whirlpool took shape.
Perhaps this dim-bulb mayor, and the MSM in fawning over Klepto Deb, are confusing pragmatist with pilferer or purloiner or maybe larcenist.
The search for a replacement cause brought with it shallow opportunism, the honing of public relations skills and a ragbag of nostrums, some of them purloined from its political opponents.
