grumbling

/ˈgrʌmblɪŋ/
/ˈgrʌmblɪŋ/
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Other forms: grumblings; grumblingly

Definitions of grumbling
  1. noun
    a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
    synonyms: grumble, murmur, murmuring, mutter, muttering
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    type of:
    complaint
    an expression of grievance or resentment
  2. noun
    a loud low dull continuous noise
    synonyms: grumble, rumble, rumbling
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    type of:
    noise
    sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
  3. adjective
    continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound
    synonyms: rumbling
    full
    (of sound) having marked deepness and body
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