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GROUCH Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word grouch. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word grouch. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for GROUCH

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bellyacher
nounn
noun

• a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining

complainer
nounn
noun

• a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining

crab
nounn
noun

• decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers

• (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer

• the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22

• a quarrelsome grouch

• the edible flesh of any of various crabs

• a louse that infests the pubic region of the human body

• a stroke of the oar that either misses the water or digs too deeply

verb

• direct (an aircraft) into a crosswind

• scurry sideways like a crab

• fish for crab

• complain

curmudgeon
nounn
noun

• a crusty irascible cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas

faultfinder
nounn
noun

• someone who is critical of the motives of others

grumbler
nounn
noun

• a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining

moaner
nounn
noun

• a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining

sourpuss
nounn
noun

• someone with a habitually sullen or gloomy expression

whiner
nounn
noun

• a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining

whinge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• A cry.

• A peevish complaint.

verb

• To complain, especially in an annoying or persistent manner.

• To whine.

churl
nounn
noun

• a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement

• a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend

• a bad-tempered person

crank
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a bad-tempered person

• a whimsically eccentric person

• an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant

• a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle

adjective satellite

• (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail

verb

• travel along a zigzag path

• start by cranking

• rotate with a crank

• fasten with a crank

• bend into the shape of a crank

crosspatch
nounn
noun

• a bad-tempered person

grumble
verbv
noun

• a loud low dull continuous noise

• a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

verb

• show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

• make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

• to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

• make a low noise

grump
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a bad-tempered person

scold
verbv
noun

• someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault

verb

• censure severely or angrily

• show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

Best Hypernyms For GROUCH

Here is a list of related hypernyms for grouch, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
complain kick kvetch plain quetch
Phrases (3)
disagreeable personsound offunpleasant person

Alternatives for BELLYACHER

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