grumble

noun

1. a loud low dull continuous noise

Similar word(s): grumbling, rumble, rumbling

Definition categories: event, noise

2. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

Similar word(s): grumbling, murmur, murmuring, mutter, muttering

Definition categories: communication, complaint

verb

1. show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

- We grumbled about the increased work load

Similar word(s): grouch, scold

Definition categories: communication, complain, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch

2. make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

- she grumbles when she feels overworked

Similar word(s): croak, gnarl, murmur, mutter

Definition categories: communication, complain, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch

3. to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

- he grumbled a rude response

- Stones grumbled down the cliff

Similar word(s): growl, rumble

Definition categories: communication, emit, utter

4. make a low noise

Similar word(s): rumble

Definition categories: perception, go, sound