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Gnarl (Verb)

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

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Years of exposure to harsh weather conditions have gnarled the wooden fence posts.
The sapling that had been bent by the heavy snowfall had gnarled over the years into a unique shape.
A lifetime of labor had gnarled the hands of the aged stonemason.
Their bones had gnarled and twisted from years of untreated rheumatism.
Daily struggles in a hard, rocky terrain had gnarled and strengthened the roots of the ancient plant.

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

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The old man would often gnarl under his breath about the government whenever he watched the news.
She started to gnarl in frustration as her coworkers continued to make the same mistakes.
Every time he had to deal with a difficult customer, he would gnarl quietly to himself.
Her husband began to gnarl as the bill for their expensive dinner arrived at the table.
The shopkeeper gnarled audibly to herself about the competition across the street.