Definitions for grumble

Definitions for (noun) grumble

Main entry: grumble, grumbling, murmur, murmuring, mutter, muttering

Definition: a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone


Main entry: rumble, rumbling, grumble, grumbling

Definition: a loud low dull continuous noise

Usage: they heard the rumbling of thunder


Definitions for (verb) grumble

Main entry: murmur, mutter, gnarl, grumble, croak

Definition: make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

Usage: she grumbles when she feels overworked


Main entry: grumble, grouch, scold

Definition: show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

Usage: He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong; We grumbled about the increased work load


Main entry: growl, grumble, rumble

Definition: to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

Usage: he grumbled a rude response; Stones grumbled down the cliff


Main entry: grumble, rumble

Definition: make a low noise

Usage: rumbling thunder


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