HARUMPH Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word harumph. (close relations)
Definition of HARUMPH
Best Alternative Words for HARUMPH
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groan | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an utterance expressing pain or disapproval verb • indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure | ||||||||
growl | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the sound of growling (as made by animals) verb • to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds | ||||||||
grumble | verbv | |||||||
noun • a loud low dull continuous noise • a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone verb • show one's unhappiness or critical attitude • make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath • to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds • make a low noise | ||||||||
grunt | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs • an unskilled or low-ranking soldier or other worker • medium-sized tropical marine food fishes that utter grunting sounds when caught verb • issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise | ||||||||
huff | verbv | |||||||
noun • a state of irritation or annoyance verb • inhale recreational drugs • blow hard and loudly | ||||||||
moan | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an utterance expressing pain or disapproval verb • indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
puff | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a short light gust of air • a light inflated pastry or puff shell • exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes) • bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together • a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin • thick cushion used as a seat • a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) • forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth adjective satellite • gathered for protruding fullness verb • smoke and exhale strongly • suck in or take (air) • breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted • make proud or conceited • praise extravagantly • speak in a blustering or scornful manner • to swell or cause to enlarge • blow hard and loudly | ||||||||
sigh | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an utterance made by exhaling audibly • a sound like a person sighing verb • heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily • utter with a sigh | ||||||||
snort | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a disrespectful laugh • a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt verb • indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose • make a snorting sound by exhaling hard • inhale recreational drugs • inhale through the nose | ||||||||
wheeze | verbv | |||||||
noun • breathing with a husky or whistling sound • (Briticism) a clever or amusing scheme or trick verb • breathe with difficulty | ||||||||
harrumph | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • An expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, or dismissal; a huff, grunt, or snort. verb • To dislike, protest, or dismiss. interjection • An expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, refusal or dismissal. |