Grumble meaning

What does “grumble” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“grumble” is a noun and verb with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a loud low dull continuous noise.

grumble

a loud low dull continuous noise
“they heard the rumbling of thunder”
Synonymsrumble rumbling grumbling
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
Synonymsgrumbling murmur murmuring mutter muttering

show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
“He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong”
“We grumbled about the increased work load”
Synonymsgrouch scold
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
“she grumbles when she feels overworked”
Synonymsmurmur mutter croak gnarl
to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
“he grumbled a rude response”
“Stones grumbled down the cliff”
Synonymsgrowl rumble
make a low noise
“rumbling thunder”
Synonymsrumble

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University