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GRUMBLE Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word grumble. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word grumble. (close relations)
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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

beef
verb, nounv, n
noun

• cattle that are reared for their meat

• meat from an adult domestic bovine

• informal terms for objecting

verb

• complain

bellyache
nounn
noun

• an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region

verb

• complain

complain
verbv
verb

• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

• make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge

gripe
verb, nounv, n
noun

• informal terms for objecting

verb

• complain

grouse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil

• popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet

verb

• hunt grouse

• complain

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

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

rumble
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a loud low dull continuous noise

• a servant's seat (or luggage compartment) in the rear of a carriage

• a fight between rival gangs of adolescents

verb

• make a low noise

• to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

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

murmur
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

• a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant

• an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves

• a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

verb

• speak softly or indistinctly

• make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

croak
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)

verb

• pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

• utter a hoarse sound, like a raven

• make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

gnarl
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something twisted and tight and swollen

verb

• twist into a state of deformity

• make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

grouch
nounn
noun

• a bad-tempered person

verb

• show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

growl
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sound of growling (as made by animals)

verb

• to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

murmuring
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
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

adjective satellite

• making a low continuous indistinct sound

muttering
verb, nounv, n
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

rumbling
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a loud low dull continuous noise

adjective satellite

• continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound

Best Hypernyms For GRUMBLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for grumble, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
complain kick kvetch plain quetch complaint emit go noise sound utter
Phrases (3)
sound offlet looselet out

Alternatives for MUTTER

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