GROUSE Synonyms
There are 19 hypernyms of the word grouse. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for GROUSE
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bellyache | nounn | |||||||
noun • an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region verb • complain | ||||||||
gripe | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • informal terms for objecting verb • complain | ||||||||
carp | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed; can be baked or braised • any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae verb • raise trivial objections | ||||||||
complain | verbv | |||||||
verb • express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness • make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
kvetch | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • (Yiddish) a constant complainer • (Yiddish) a nagging complaint verb • express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness | ||||||||
moan | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an utterance expressing pain or disapproval verb • indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure | ||||||||
mutter | verbv | |||||||
noun • a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech • a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone verb • talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice • make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath | ||||||||
protest | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a formal and solemn declaration of objection • the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent • the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval verb • utter words of protest • express opposition through action or words • affirm or avow formally or solemnly | ||||||||
whine | verbv | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
whinge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • A cry. • A peevish complaint. verb • To complain, especially in an annoying or persistent manner. • To whine. | ||||||||
beef | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • cattle that are reared for their meat • meat from an adult domestic bovine • informal terms for objecting verb • complain | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
holler | verbv | |||||||
noun • a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) • a small valley between mountains verb • shout out • utter a sudden loud cry • complain | ||||||||
squawk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the noise of squawking • informal terms for objecting verb • utter a harsh abrupt scream • complain |