GRUMBLE

/ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/ ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 17

Definition

  1. noun a loud low dull continuous noise. — synonyms: rumble, rumbling, grumbling
  2. noun a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone. — synonyms: grumbling, murmur, murmuring, mutter, muttering
  3. verb show one's unhappiness or critical attitude. — synonyms: grouch, scold
  4. verb make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath. — synonyms: murmur, mutter, croak, gnarl
  5. verb to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds. — synonyms: growl, rumble
  6. verb make a low noise. — synonyms: rumble

Examples

  • “That whiner is never without a grumble to share.”
  • “The distant thunder grumbles.”
  • “He grumbles about the food constantly, but has yet to learn to cook.”

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