GRUMBLING Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word grumbling. (close relations)
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 |