Soft, continuous sounds like whispers or the gentle noise of flowing water; also means widespread complaints or doubts expressed quietly among people.
From Latin 'murmur' which was onomatopoetic—meaning it imitated the sound it described. The Romans used this word to describe any low, rumbling sound, from water to crowds.
This is an onomatopoeia word, meaning it sounds like what it describes—'murmur' literally mimics a low, rolling sound! In Shakespeare's plays, 'murmurs among the crowd' often meant conspiracy brewing quietly, which is why 'murmurs' still suggests hidden discontent or gossip.
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