GROUCHING Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word grouching. (close relations)
Definition of GROUCHING
grouch
Best Alternative Words for GROUCHING
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complaining | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment | ||||||||
grumbling | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a loud low dull continuous noise • a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone adjective satellite • continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound | ||||||||
moaning | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an utterance expressing pain or disapproval verb • indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure | ||||||||
whingeing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • To complain, especially in an annoying or persistent manner. • To whine. noun • A peevish complaint. | ||||||||
whining | nounn | |||||||
noun • a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way verb • move with a whining sound • talk in a tearful manner • make a high-pitched, screeching noise • complain whiningly | ||||||||
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 |