grumble

/ɡɹˈʌmbə‍l/

/ˈɡɹəmbəɫ/

[verb] [noun]

to grumble

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

synonyms : growl

rumble

to complain or express dissatisfaction in a low or muted voice, often in a persistent or repetitive manner

synonyms : grouch

scold

make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

synonyms : croak

gnarl

murmur

mutter

make a low noise

synonyms : rumble

Grumble

[NOUN]

a loud low dull continuous noise

synonyms : grumbling

rumble

rumbling

a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

synonyms : grumbling

Examples

1. As a parent, I teach my children the importance of perseverance and resilience, knowing that even the most successful individuals can face obstacles, for it is a good horse that never stumbles and a good wife that never grumbles.

2. So life expectancy grumbled along, like, 40 to 45.

3. My dad grumbles.

4. Already one Michigan soldier grumbled the day before Lee's surrender.

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