'Grumble' definitions:

Definition of 'grumble'

From: WordNet
noun
A loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling of thunder" [syn: rumble, rumbling, grumble, grumbling]
noun
A complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone [syn: grumble, grumbling, murmur, murmuring, mutter, muttering]
verb
Show one's unhappiness or critical attitude; "He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong"; "We grumbled about the increased work load" [syn: grouch, grumble, scold]
verb
Make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath; "she grumbles when she feels overworked" [syn: murmur, mutter, grumble, croak, gnarl]
verb
To utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds; "he grumbled a rude response"; "Stones grumbled down the cliff" [syn: grumble, growl, rumble]
verb
Make a low noise; "rumbling thunder" [syn: rumble, grumble]

Definition of 'Grumble'

From: GCIDE
  • Grumble \Grum"ble\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Grunbled; p. pr. & vb. n. Grumbling.] [Cf. LG. grummeln, grumen, D. grommelen, grommen, and F. grommeler, of German origin; cf. W. grwm, murmur, grumble, surly. [root]35. Cf. Grum, Grim.]
  • 1. To murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner. [1913 Webster]
  • L'Avare, not using half his store, Still grumbles that he has no more. --Prior. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To growl; to snarl in deep tones; as, a lion grumbling over his prey. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To rumble; to make a low, harsh, and heavy sound; to mutter; as, the distant thunder grumbles. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Grumble'

From: GCIDE
  • Grumble \Grum"ble\, v. t. To express or utter with grumbling. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Grumble'

From: GCIDE
  • Grumble \Grum"ble\, n.
  • 1. The noise of one that grumbles. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A grumbling, discontented disposition. [1913 Webster]
  • A bad case of grumble. --Mrs. H. H. Jackson. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'grumble'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'Grumble'