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GRUNTING Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word grunting. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word grunting. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for GRUNTING

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croaking
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)

growling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)

• the sound of growling (as made by animals)

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

huffing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act of forcible exhalation

mumble
verbv
noun

• a soft indistinct utterance

verb

• talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

• grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty

mumbling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• indistinct enunciation

• ineffectual chewing (as if without teeth)

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

puffing
verbv
noun

• blowing tobacco smoke out into the air

• an act of forcible exhalation

rumbling
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a loud low dull continuous noise

adjective satellite

• continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound

snorting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an act of forcible exhalation

snuffling
verbv
adjective satellite

• liable to sniffle

sputtering
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively

wheezing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• relating to breathing with a whistling sound

gasping
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

verb

• breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

groaning
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

verb

• indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

moaning
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

verb

• indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

oink
noun

• the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs

verb

• utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs

Best Hypernyms For GRUNTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for grunting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
emit noise percoid percoidean utter
Phrases (4)
let looselet outpercoid fishunskilled person

Alternatives for CROAKING

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