Difference between Mutter and Croak

What is the difference between Mutter and Croak?

Mutter as a noun is a repressed or obscure utterance; an instance of muttering. while Croak as a noun is a faint, harsh sound made in the throat.

Mutter

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A repressed or obscure utterance; an instance of muttering. (in Indian restaurants) peas

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To utter words, especially complaints or angry expressions, indistinctly or with a low voice and lips partly closed; to say under one's breath. To speak softly and incoherently, or with imperfect articulations. To make a sound with a low, rumbling noise.

Croak

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A faint, harsh sound made in the throat.The cry of a frog or toad.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make a croak.Of a frog, to make its cry.To die.Of a raven, to make its cry.To kill someone or something.

We hope you now know whether to use Mutter or Croak in your sentence.

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