Synonyms for grumble

Synonyms for (noun) grumble

Synonyms: grumble, grumbling, murmur, murmuring, mutter, muttering

Definition: a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

Similar words: complaint

Definition: an expression of grievance or resentment


Synonyms: rumble, rumbling, grumble, grumbling

Definition: a loud low dull continuous noise

Usage: they heard the rumbling of thunder

Similar words: noise

Definition: sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

Usage: he enjoyed the street noises; they heard indistinct noises of people talking; during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels


Synonyms for (verb) grumble

Synonyms: murmur, mutter, gnarl, grumble, croak

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

Usage: she grumbles when she feels overworked

Similar words: sound off, kvetch, kick, quetch, plain, complain

Definition: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

Usage: My mother complains all day; She has a lot to kick about


Synonyms: 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

Similar words: sound off, kvetch, kick, quetch, plain, complain

Definition: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

Usage: My mother complains all day; She has a lot to kick about


Synonyms: growl, grumble, rumble

Definition: to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

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

Similar words: utter, let loose, let out, emit

Definition: express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)

Usage: She let out a big heavy sigh; He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand


Synonyms: grumble, rumble

Definition: make a low noise

Usage: rumbling thunder

Similar words: sound, go

Definition: make a certain noise or sound

Usage: She went `Mmmmm'; The gun went `bang'


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