grumble
noun
- 1
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
- 2
a loud low dull continuous noise
they heard the rumbling of thunder
verb
- 1
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
she grumbles when she feels overworked
- 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
to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
he grumbled a rude response
Stones grumbled down the cliff
- 4
make a low noise
rumbling thunder
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