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grumble

('gr/@/mb/@/l )

show one's unhappiness or critical attitude(verb.communication)

Example:
We grumbled about the increased work load.

Synonym:
grouch, scold

source: wordnet30
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath(verb.communication)

Example:
She grumbles when she feels overworked.

Synonym:
croak, gnarl, murmur, mutter

source: wordnet30
to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds(verb.communication)

Example:
He grumbled a rude response.
Stones grumbled down the cliff.

Synonym:
growl, rumble

source: wordnet30
make a low noise(verb.perception)

Synonym:
rumble

source: wordnet30
To murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner.(verb)

source: webster1913
To express or utter with grumbling.(verb)

source: webster1913

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