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GRUMBLING Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word grumbling. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word grumbling. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for GRUMBLING

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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

complaining
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment

griping
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)

bellyaching
nounn
noun

• an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region

verb

• complain

grouching
verbv
noun

• a bad-tempered person

verb

• show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

kvetching
verb, nounv, n
verb

• To whine or complain, often needlessly and incessantly.

noun

• Persistent complaining.

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

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

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

rumbling
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a loud low dull continuous noise

adjective satellite

• continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound

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 GRUMBLING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for grumbling, 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 MURMURING

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