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Definition of Grumble
1. Verb. Show one's unhappiness or critical attitude. "We grumbled about the increased work load"
Exact synonyms: Grouch, Scold
Generic synonyms: Complain, Kick, Kvetch, Plain, Quetch, Sound Off
Derivative terms: Grouch, Grumbler, Scold, Scolder
Generic synonyms: Complain, Kick, Kvetch, Plain, Quetch, Sound Off
Derivative terms: Grouch, Grumbler, Scold, Scolder
2. Noun. A loud low dull continuous noise. "They heard the rumbling of thunder"
Exact synonyms: Grumbling, Rumble, Rumbling
Generic synonyms: Noise
Derivative terms: Rumble, Rumble, Rumble, Rumble
Generic synonyms: Noise
Derivative terms: Rumble, Rumble, Rumble, Rumble
3. Verb. Make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath. "She grumbles when she feels overworked"
Exact synonyms: Croak, Gnarl, Murmur, Mutter
Generic synonyms: Complain, Kick, Kvetch, Plain, Quetch, Sound Off
Derivative terms: Grumbler, Grumbling, Murmur, Murmurer, Murmuring, Mutter, Muttering
Generic synonyms: Complain, Kick, Kvetch, Plain, Quetch, Sound Off
Derivative terms: Grumbler, Grumbling, Murmur, Murmurer, Murmuring, Mutter, Muttering
4. Noun. A complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone.
Exact synonyms: Grumbling, Murmur, Murmuring, Mutter, Muttering
Generic synonyms: Complaint
Derivative terms: Murmur, Murmur, Mutter, Mutter
Generic synonyms: Complaint
Derivative terms: Murmur, Murmur, Mutter, Mutter
5. Verb. To utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds. "The meadows grumble with animals "; "Stones grumbled down the cliff"
Exact synonyms: Growl, Rumble
Generic synonyms: Emit, Let Loose, Let Out, Utter
Derivative terms: Growl, Growler, Growling, Growling, Grumbling, Rumble, Rumbling
Generic synonyms: Emit, Let Loose, Let Out, Utter
Derivative terms: Growl, Growler, Growling, Growling, Grumbling, Rumble, Rumbling
6. Verb. Make a low noise. "The streets grumble with cars "; "Rumbling thunder"
Definition of Grumble
1. v. i. To murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner.
2. v. t. To express or utter with grumbling.
3. n. The noise of one that grumbles.
Definition of Grumble
1. Noun. (onomatopoeia) A low thundering, rumbling or growling sound ¹
2. Noun. The sound made by a hungry stomach ¹
3. Noun. A complaint ¹
4. Verb. (intransitive) To make a low, growling or rumbling noise, like a hungry stomach or certain animals. ¹
5. Verb. (intransitive) To complain. ¹
6. Verb. (transitive) To utter in a grumbling fashion. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Grumble
1. to mutter in discontent [v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES] : GRUMBLY [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Grumble
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