general murmur
Frequency: 6.27.5 per million words
a widespread murmur from a group of people
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Examples (10)
- A general murmur of assent.
- A general murmur arose from the crowd as the news broke.
- The announcement was met with a general murmur of disapproval.
- There was a general murmur of excitement among the students.
- A low, general murmur filled the assembly hall.
- The speaker waited for the general murmur to subside.
- A general murmur of agreement spread through the room.
- She could hear a general murmur from the adjacent conference room.
- Despite the general murmur, a few clear voices could be heard.
- The general murmur of conversation was a constant background noise.