grumble

noun

a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

a loud low dull continuous noise

verb

make a low noise

to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

Synonyms for grumble

murmurn mutterv growln grouchn rumblingn complainv moanv groann whinen gripev croakn scoldv

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