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English noun: grumble

1. grumble (event) a loud low dull continuous noise


SamplesThey heard the rumbling of thunder.


Synonymsgrumbling, rumble, rumbling


Broader (hypernym)noise

2. grumble (communication) a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone


Synonymsgrumbling, murmur, murmuring, mutter, muttering


Broader (hypernym)complaint


English verb: grumble

1. grumble (communication) show one's unhappiness or critical attitude


SamplesHe scolded about anything that he thought was wrong.
We grumbled about the increased work load.


Synonymsgrouch, scold


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)complain, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off

2. grumble (communication) make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath


SamplesShe grumbles when she feels overworked.


Synonymscroak, gnarl, murmur, mutter


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP.
Somebody ----s that CLAUSE


Broader (hypernym)complain, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off

3. grumble (communication) to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds


SamplesHe grumbled a rude response.
Stones grumbled down the cliff.


Synonymsgrowl, rumble


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Somebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)emit, let loose, let out, utter

4. grumble (perception) make a low noise


SamplesRumbling thunder.


ExamplesCars grumble in the streets , The streets grumble with cars


Synonymsrumble


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Somebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)go, sound









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