Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grumble
verb
/ˈɡrʌm.bəl/
Definition
To express dissatisfaction or complain in a low voice.
Examples
- She began to grumble about the long wait at the restaurant.
- He would always grumble when asked to do extra chores.
- The children grumbled that they were tired of the same old routine.
Meaning
Grumbling often involves speaking quietly about something that one finds annoying or irritating.
Synonyms
- complain
- murmur
- grouse
- whine
- moan
