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Mutter

/mˈʌtər/
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(noun) A repressed or obscure utterance; an instance of muttering.

Don't mutter to yourself under your breath, but speak clearly and distinctly.
Paul heard Amelia mutter: "Oh, shit!"
CEFR Practice Quiz
I saw the old man ____ something under his breath as he walked away, but I couldn't quite hear the words he was saying to himself.

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