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Grumble (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
  • Gnarl
  • Mutter

Hypernyms

  • Kvetch
  • Kick
  • Quetch
  • Sound Off
  • Complain

Related Words

  • Grumbling (noun)
  • Grumbler (noun)
  • Grumble (noun)

Meaning 2

Show one's unhappiness or critical attitude; "He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong"; "We grumbled about the increased work load".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Grouch
  • Scold

Hypernyms

  • Plain
  • Kvetch
  • Quetch
  • Sound Off
  • Complain

Related Words

  • Grumbler (noun)
  • Grumble (noun)

Meaning 3

Make a low noise; "rumbling thunder".

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Synonyms

  • Rumble

Hypernyms

  • Sound

Related Words

  • Grumbling (noun)
  • Grumble (noun)

Meaning 4

To utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds; "he grumbled a rude response"; "Stones grumbled down the cliff".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Growl
  • Rumble

Hypernyms

  • Emit
  • Let Out
  • Let Loose

Related Words

  • Grumbling (noun)
  • Grumble (noun)
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