GRUMBLE

(noun) a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
synonyms : grumbling , murmur , murmuring , mutter , muttering
The children muttered when the teacher gave them another homework assignment. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a loud low dull continuous noise
"they heard the rumbling of thunder"
synonyms : grumbling , rumble , rumbling
(verb) make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
"she grumbles when she feels overworked"
synonyms : croak , gnarl , murmur , mutter
(verb) show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
"He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong", "We grumbled about the increased work load"
synonyms : grouch , scold
an uncle who is a real grouch when he's sick -added by nithi
(verb) to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
"he grumbled a rude response", "Stones grumbled down the cliff"
synonyms : growl , rumble
(verb) make a low noise
"rumbling thunder"
synonyms : rumble

Mnemonics for grumble

(Tag: ) sounds like humble and humble people do not GRUMBLE (not very humble).
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(Tag: ) a dog generally produces low noise like 'grrrrr..'.. trying to complain
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(Tag: ) gamblers are always discontent
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