grumble

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Noun
1. a loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling of thunder"
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2. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
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Verb
1. show one's unhappiness or critical attitude; "He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong"; "We grumbled about the increased work load"
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2. make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath; "she grumbles when she feels overworked"
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3. to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds; "he grumbled a rude response"; "Stones grumbled down the cliff"
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4. make a low noise; "rumbling thunder"
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