Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: grumble
IPA transcription: [ɡɹ'ʌmbəl]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: rumble, rumbling, grumble, grumbling
    Meaning: a loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling of thunder"
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: grouch, grumble, scold
    Meaning: show one's unhappiness or critical attitude; "He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong"; "We grumbled about the increased work load"
  • Synonyms: murmur, mutter, grumble, croak, gnarl
    Meaning: make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath; "she grumbles when she feels overworked"
  • Synonyms: grumble, growl, rumble
    Meaning: to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds; "he grumbled a rude response"; "Stones grumbled down the cliff"
Usage examples
  • I'm so thankful to be here at all, I shan't grumble at anything.
  • Nobody but old Redruth would have dared so much as even to grumble.
  • But if she did, I'm sure she would grumble because it wasn't double the amount.
  • But she bore her trials meekly, except for an occasional grumble when alone with Bridget.
  • I was half beside myself with glee; and if ever I despised a man, it was old Tom Redruth, who could do nothing but grumble and lament.