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grumble
noun
verb
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
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ˈɡɹʌmbl̩
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noun
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
noun
a loud low dull continuous noise
“they heard the rumbling of thunder”
verb
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
“she grumbles when she feels overworked”
verb
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
“He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong”
verb
to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
“he grumbled a rude response”
verb
make a low noise
“rumbling thunder”
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Example Sentences
they heard the rumbling of thunder
she grumbles when she feels overworked
He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong
We grumbled about the increased work load
he grumbled a rude response
Stones grumbled down the cliff
rumbling thunder
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