babble
The word “babble” has 2 syllables: bab-ble.
It's pronounced as /ˈbæbəl/.
What is synonym and antonym for babble?
In the thesaurus, “babble” has 21 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for babble along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for babble
- blubber
- burble
- chat
- chatter
- converse
- drivel
- drool
- gabble
- gibber
- gibberish
- jabber
- jargon
- mumble
- murmur
- mutter
- nonsense
- prattle
- rattle
- shout
- sputter
- talk
Antonyms for babble
- articulate
- pronounce
- sense
- speak clearly
Meanings of babble
- noun
- Idle talk; senseless prattle.
- Inarticulate speech; constant or confused murmur.
- A sound like that of water gently flowing around obstructions.
- verb
- To utter words indistinctly or unintelligibly; to utter inarticulate sounds.
- To talk incoherently; to utter meaningless words.
- To talk too much; to chatter; to prattle.
- To make a continuous murmuring noise, like shallow water running over stones.
- To utter in an indistinct or incoherent way; to repeat words or sounds in a childish way without understanding.
- To reveal; to give away (a secret).
Example Sentences
- The river's gentle flow was accompanied by a soothing babble.
- Lost in thought, she could hear the distant babble of conversation.
- The forest echoed with the enchanting babble of a hidden brook.
- Amidst the chaos, there was a constant background babble of voices.
- The cafe atmosphere was filled with the cheerful babble of patrons.
On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to babble, such as: articulate, blubber, burble, chat, chatter, converse, drivel.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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