Meaning & Definition of Grumble in English
English⟶
Grumble
/grəmbəl/
noun
1. A loud low dull continuous noise
- "They heard the rumbling of thunder"
synonym:
- rumble,
- rumbling,
- grumble,
- grumbling
2. A complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
synonym:
- grumble,
- grumbling,
- murmur,
- murmuring,
- mutter,
- muttering
verb
1. Show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
- "He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong"
- "We grumbled about the increased work load"
synonym:
- grouch,
- grumble,
- scold
2. Make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
- "She grumbles when she feels overworked"
synonym:
- murmur,
- mutter,
- grumble,
- croak,
- gnarl
3. To utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
- "He grumbled a rude response"
- "Stones grumbled down the cliff"
synonym:
- grumble,
- growl,
- rumble
4. Make a low noise
- "Rumbling thunder"
synonym:
- rumble,
- grumble