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GRUMBLE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Grumble.

How to pronounce grumble:

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Grumble - as a noun

A loud low dull continuous noise

Example: "They heard the rumbling of thunder"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grumbling15rumble10rumbling13

A complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grumbling15murmur10murmuring14mutter8muttering12

Grumble - as a verb

Show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

Example: "He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grouch12scold8

Make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

Example: "She grumbles when she feels overworked"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
croak11gnarl6murmur10mutter8

To utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

Example: "He grumbled a rude response"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
growl9rumble10

Make a low noise

Example: "Rumbling thunder"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rumble10

Example Sentences

"He grumbled under his breath as he walked away."
"The students grumbled about the amount of homework assigned."
"She always grumbles about the long line at the supermarket."
"My stomach began to grumble from hunger."
"The workers grumbled about the low wages."
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Word Game Points

Is GRUMBLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, grumble is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GRUMBLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is GRUMBLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, grumble is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GRUMBLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is GRUMBLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, grumble is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GRUMBLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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