grumble

verb

grum·ble ˈgrəm-bəl How to pronounce grumble (audio)

grumbled; grumbling ˈgrəm-b(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce grumble (audio)

intransitive verb

: to mutter in discontent

grumbled about the scarcity of jobs

: growl, rumble

Thunder grumbled in the distance.

transitive verb

: to express with grumbling

grumbled his annoyance

grumble noun

grumbler

ˈgrəm-b(ə-)lər How to pronounce grumble (audio)

noun

grumbly

ˈgrəm-b(ə-)lē How to pronounce grumble (audio)

adjective

Synonyms

beef
bellyache
bitch
bleat
carp
caterwaul
complain
crab
croak
fuss
gripe
grizzle
grouch
grouse
growl
grump
holler
inveigh
keen
kick
kvetch
maunder [chiefly British]
moan
murmur
mutter
nag
repine
scream
squawk
squeal
wail
whimper
whine
whinge [British]
yammer
yawp
yaup
yowl

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Example Sentences

There's been a lot of grumbling among the employees. Some of the customers have been grumbling about poor service. Fans grumbled about the team's poor play. “When are we going to leave?” he grumbled. We could hear thunder grumbling in the distance.

Recent Examples on the Web Instagram offers a stream of photos of blossoms this time of year, even as those who live near them grumble and scrub.

Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2022 The president gets to appoint people to the Fed, but then gets to quietly grumble about them like the rest of us.

David Goldman, CNN, 31 May 2022 Employers say the perks are critical to keeping their businesses open as employees grumble about rising gas prices and office return plans.

Kathryn Dill, WSJ, 24 June 2022 The practice is formally called Public Safety Power Shutoffs, or PSPS, and residents often grumble about being left without electricity.

Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2022 Still, in a sport that clings so desperately to tradition, purists will grumble.

Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2022 Longtime lovers of South Africa’s most stylish hideaway, Babylonstoren, grumble that its luster has somewhat tarnished.

Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2022 Building permits have surged, and the cadre of mostly local builders who had the market more or less to themselves now grumble that the rapid growth has attracted big national builders like D.R. Horton and Toll Brothers.

New York Times, 20 Feb. 2022 Yes, the broadcast networks will inevitably grumble at the prospect of losing 30 minutes of prime-time revenue for a presidential address.

Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 9 Mar. 2022 See More

单词	grumbles
释义	grumble verb grum·ble ˈgrəm-bəl grumbled; grumbling ˈgrəm-b(ə-)liŋ intransitive verb 1 : to mutter in discontent grumbled about the scarcity of jobs 2 : growl, rumble Thunder grumbled in the distance. transitive verb : to express with grumbling grumbled his annoyance grumble noun grumbler ˈgrəm-b(ə-)lər noun grumbly ˈgrəm-b(ə-)lē adjective Synonyms beef bellyache bitch bleat carp caterwaul complain crab croak fuss gripe grizzle grouch grouse growl grump holler inveigh keen kick kvetch maunder [chiefly British] moan murmur mutter nag repine scream squawk squeal wail whimper whine whinge [British] yammer yawp yaup yowl See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences There's been a lot of grumbling among the employees. Some of the customers have been grumbling about poor service. Fans grumbled about the team's poor play. “When are we going to leave?” he grumbled. We could hear thunder grumbling in the distance. Recent Examples on the Web Instagram offers a stream of photos of blossoms this time of year, even as those who live near them grumble and scrub. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2022 The president gets to appoint people to the Fed, but then gets to quietly grumble about them like the rest of us. David Goldman, CNN, 31 May 2022 Employers say the perks are critical to keeping their businesses open as employees grumble about rising gas prices and office return plans. Kathryn Dill, WSJ, 24 June 2022 The practice is formally called Public Safety Power Shutoffs, or PSPS, and residents often grumble about being left without electricity. Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2022 Still, in a sport that clings so desperately to tradition, purists will grumble. Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2022 Longtime lovers of South Africa’s most stylish hideaway, Babylonstoren, grumble that its luster has somewhat tarnished. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2022 Building permits have surged, and the cadre of mostly local builders who had the market more or less to themselves now grumble that the rapid growth has attracted big national builders like D.R. Horton and Toll Brothers. New York Times, 20 Feb. 2022 Yes, the broadcast networks will inevitably grumble at the prospect of losing 30 minutes of prime-time revenue for a presidential address. Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 9 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology probably from Middle French grommeler, ultimately from Middle Dutch grommen; akin to Old High German grimm grim First Known Use 1580, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Kids Definition grumble 1 of 2 verb grum·ble ˈgrəm-bəl grumbled; grumbling 1 : to complain in a low voice 2 : rumble entry 1 grumble 2 of 2 noun 1 : the act of complaining in a low voice 2 : rumble entry 2 grumbles 1 of 2 noun plural of grumble as in whines an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment a chorus of moans and grumbles when they found out that the overnight camping trip had been cancelled Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance whines moans complaints laments gripes grievances fusses murmurs whimpers grouses squawks whinges wails bitches bleats hollers beefs yammers protests objections grouches kvetches carps plaints quibbles expostulations demurs misereres stinks remonstrances challenges niggles kicks Antonyms & Near Antonyms compliments plaudits praises commendations acclaim sanctions approvals applauses indorsements endorsements See More grumbles 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of grumble 1 as in complains to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely he grumbled about how sore his feet were after standing all day Synonyms & Similar Words complains screams whines moans mutters growls murmurs squeals worries cries whimpers gripes grouses squawks grumps wails whinges nags bellyaches kicks hollers yowls grouches grizzles caterwauls bitches kvetches bleats beefs inveighs yammers protests croaks keens fusses yawps crabs carps repines sobs kicks up a stink kicks up a fuss maunders quibbles yaups cavils laments blubbers bemoans bewails stews frets deplores objects (to) quarrels (with) Antonyms & Near Antonyms rejoices delights accepts tolerates takes cheers endures applauds bears crows commends countenances See More 2 as in growls to make a low heavy rolling sound heavily loaded trucks grumbling as they passed over the steel bridge Synonyms & Similar Words growls rumbles rolls bellows thunders drums booms lumbers
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