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[ verb ] show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

Synonyms

scold grouch

Examples

"He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong" "We grumbled about the increased work load"

Used in print

(Irving Stone, The Agony and the Ecstasy....)

grumbled Michelangelo ; yet he knew that he had nothing to grumble about , for Argiento made few demands on him .

grumbled Michelangelo ; yet he knew that he had nothing to grumble about , for Argiento made few demands on him .

Related terms

complain scold whiner grouch

2
[ verb ] make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

Examples

"she grumbles when she feels overworked"

Used in print

(Leon Uris, Mila 8....)

Styka grumbled about fate .

Related terms

complain

3
[ noun ] a loud low dull continuous noise

Examples

"they heard the rumbling of thunder"

Related terms

noise borborygmus rumble

4
[ verb ] to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

Synonyms

growl rumble

Examples

: "he grumbled a rude response." "Stones grumbled down the cliff"

Related terms

utter rumble growl growling

5
[ verb ] make a low noise, as of thunder

Synonyms

rumble

Related terms

go rumble

6
[ noun ] a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

Related terms

complaint murmur

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