Gnarl (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath; "she grumbles when she feels overworked".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Croak
• Murmur
• Mutter
• Grumble

Hypernyms

• Plain
• Kvetch
• Kick
• Sound Off
• Complain

Meaning ²

Twist into a state of deformity; "The wind has gnarled this old tree".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Hypernyms

• Bend
• Deform
• Twist
• Turn

Related Words

• Gnarl (noun)