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to grumble
01
to complain quietly or softly, often in a way that others cannot hear or understand
Intransitive: to grumble | to grumble about sth
Examples
She is grumbling because her favorite show is canceled.
He was grumbling under his breath during the meeting.
02
to emit a low, continuous sound
Intransitive
Examples
The distant thunder began to grumble as the storm approached.
After a long day of hiking, their stomachs started to grumble audibly.
03
to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something to someone else
Transitive: to grumble one's attitude or sentiments
Examples
He grumbled his discontent with the service at the restaurant.
The workers grumbled their concerns to the manager.
