mutter harshly

Frequency: 4.12.5 per million words

To speak or say something in a quiet, angry voice.

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Examples (20)

  • He muttered harshly under his breath about the unfair decision.
  • The manager would often mutter harshly under his breath when displeased.
  • "I've had enough," she muttered harshly, slamming the report on the desk.
  • She heard him mutter harshly about the sudden change in plans.
  • The old man sat on the bench, muttering harshly to himself about the noisy teenagers.
  • He chose to mutter harshly rather than openly express his anger.
  • When the boss gave him more work, he began to mutter harshly about his workload.
  • After the mistake, the coach could only mutter harshly at his team.
  • The prisoner muttered harshly a threat as the guards led him away.
  • Ignoring the slight, he simply muttered harshly and walked away.
  • I couldn't hear the exact words, but I heard him mutter harshly as he walked away.
  • His words were not clear, just a series of harshly muttered complaints.
  • Defeated, the general could only mutter harshly about his lieutenant's betrayal.
  • When challenged, the old man would typically mutter harshly and glare.
  • Don't expect a polite response; he'll just mutter harshly and walk off.
  • She tried to apologize, but he only muttered harshly in response.
  • She often mutters harshly when she disagrees with the meeting's direction.
  • The prisoner muttered harshly to himself, recounting his grievances.
  • He grabbed his coat and muttered harshly that he was leaving.
  • Upon receiving the news, he muttered harshly, his face turning red.