grumble

noun

  1. 1

    a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

  2. 2

    a loud low dull continuous noise

    they heard the rumbling of thunder

verb

  1. 1

    make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

    she grumbles when she feels overworked

  2. 2

    show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

    He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong

    We grumbled about the increased work load

  3. 3

    to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

    he grumbled a rude response

    Stones grumbled down the cliff

  4. 4

    make a low noise

    rumbling thunder

Synonyms

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