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GRUMBLES Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word grumbles. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word grumbles. (close relations)
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gripes
verb, nounv, n
noun

• acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)

bemoans
verbv
verb

• regret strongly

bewails
verbv
verb

• regret strongly

complains
verbv
verb

• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

• make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge

grouses
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

kvetches
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
noun

• (Yiddish) a constant complainer

• (Yiddish) a nagging complaint

verb

• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

laments
verbv
noun

• a cry of sorrow and grief

• a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person

• a mournful poem; a lament for the dead

verb

• express grief verbally

• regret strongly

moans
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

verb

• indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

mutters
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

nags
verb, nounv, n
noun

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

• an old or over-worked horse

verb

• bother persistently with trivial complaints

• worry persistently

• remind or urge constantly

protests
nounn
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

whines
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

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

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

Best Hypernyms For GRUMBLES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for grumbles, 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 GRIPES

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