GRUMBLE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for GRUMBLE?

Need another word that means the same as “grumble”? Find 42 synonyms and 30 related words for “grumble” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Grumble” are: growl, rumble, grouch, scold, croak, gnarl, murmur, mutter, complain, moan, groan, whine, grouse, bleat, carp, cavil, protest, gurgle, roar, grumbling, murmuring, muttering, rumbling, complaint, grievance, objection, protestation, quibble, criticism, charge, accusation

Grumble as a Noun

Definitions of "Grumble" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “grumble” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A low rumbling sound.
• A complaint.
• A complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone.
• A loud low dull continuous noise.

Synonyms of "Grumble" as a noun (23 Words)

accusation	A formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt. Accusations of bribery.
cavil	A petty or unnecessary objection.
charge	The price charged for some article or service. I have therefore laid down the charge which was placed upon me.
complaint	The plaintiff’s reasons for proceeding in a civil action. There were complaints that the building was an eyesore.
criticism	A serious examination and judgment of something. He ignored the criticisms of his friends.
grievance	A feeling of resentment over something believed to be wrong or unfair. A website which enabled staff to air their grievances.
groan	A deep inarticulate sound conveying pain, despair, pleasure, etc. Listen to everyone s moans and groans.
growl	The sound of growling as made by animals. With a growl of fury he tightened his grip.
grumbling	A loud low dull continuous noise. There were grumblings from the trustees.
gurgle	A gurgling sound. Catherine gave a gurgle of laughter.
moan	A sound resembling a human moan. There were moans about the car s feeble ventilation.
murmur	An abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves. She had been born with a heart murmur.
murmuring	An abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves. Murmurings of discontent from the fans.
mutter	A barely audible utterance, especially one expressing dissatisfaction or irritation. A little mutter of disgust.
muttering	A complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone. There were disloyal mutterings about his leadership.
objection	The act of expressing earnest opposition or protest. They have raised no objections to the latest plans.
protest	The act of protesting a public often organized manifestation of dissent. They finished the game under protest to the league president.
protestation	A strong declaration of protest. No amount of protestation made any difference.
quibble	An evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections. The only quibble about this book is the price.
roar	A deep prolonged loud noise. The roar of the sea.
rumble	A fight between rival gangs of adolescents. There were of rumbles of discontent from small retailers.
rumbling	A loud low dull continuous noise. There are growing rumblings of discontent.
whine	A complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way. A constant whine about the quality of public services.

Usage Examples of "Grumble" as a noun

• In the distance, I heard a grumble of thunder.
• The main grumble is that he spends too much time away.

Grumble as a Verb

Definitions of "Grumble" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “grumble” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath.
• Make a low noise.
• To utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds.
• (of an internal organ) give intermittent discomfort.
• Show one's unhappiness or critical attitude.
• Make a low rumbling sound.
• Complain about something in a bad-tempered way.

Synonyms of "Grumble" as a verb (19 Words)

bleat	Cry plaintively. It s no good just bleating on about the rising tide of crime.
carp	Raise trivial objections.
cavil	Make petty or unnecessary objections. They cavilled at the cost.
complain	Express complaints discontent displeasure or unhappiness. We all complained bitterly about the food.
croak	Of a person make a sound similar to a croak when speaking or laughing. The dog finally croaked in 1987.
gnarl	Make complaining remarks or noises under one’s breath. The wind has gnarled this old tree.
groan	Say something in a despairing or miserable tone. The students groaned when the professor got out the exam booklets.
grouch	Voice one’s discontent ill-temperedly; grumble. There s not a lot to grouch about.
grouse	Hunt grouse.
growl	(of a thing) make a low or harsh rumbling sound. The dogs yapped and growled at his heels.
gurgle	Make sounds similar to gurgling water. The rain gurgled along the gutters.
moan	Make a sound resembling a human moan. Just then their patient moaned and opened his eyes.
murmur	Make a low continuous sound. She murmured softly to the baby in her arms.
mutter	Talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice. He muttered something under his breath.
protest	Utter words of protest. She has always protested her innocence.
roar	(of something inanimate) make a very loud, deep, prolonged sound. We heard a lion roar.
rumble	Take part in a street fight between gangs or large groups. The debate about television replays rumbles on.
scold	(of a bird) call loudly and persistently. He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong.
whine	Move with a whining sound. She began to whine about how hard she had been forced to work.

Usage Examples of "Grumble" as a verb

• Stones grumbled down the cliff.
• Thunder was grumbling somewhere in the distance.
• My appendix grumbled for years before it finally got serious.
• She grumbles when she feels overworked.
• His father was grumbling that he hadn't heard from him.
• He grumbled a rude response.
• The cashier grumbled about changing Swiss money.
• We grumbled about the increased work load.
• ‘I'm getting old,’ she grumbled.

Associations of "Grumble" (30 Words)

boor	A rough and bad-mannered person. At last the big obnoxious boor had been dealt a stunning blow for his uncouth and belligerent manner.
churl	A miser. This trio are used whenever some churl wants to have a pop at progressive rock.
complain	Express complaints discontent displeasure or unhappiness. You never listen to me Larry complained.
evasive	Directed towards avoidance or escape. An evasive statement.
gibber	Chatter inarticulately; of monkeys. They shrieked and gibbered as flames surrounded them.
gripe	Secure a boat with gripes. Holidays make no difference to Simon Pat griped.
grouch	Show one’s unhappiness or critical attitude. Rock s foremost poet and ill mannered grouch.
grouse	The flesh of the grouse as food.
growl	The sound of growling as made by animals. The bulldog lumbered to her feet with a threatening growl.
guttural	Of a manner of speech characterized by the use of guttural sounds. A guttural voice.
holler	A very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal. I got his number so you can holler at him when you get a chance.
howl	Make a howling sound. Howls of laughter.
mumble	A quiet and indistinct utterance. She mumbled a piece of black bread.
murmur	A recurring sound heard in the heart through a stethoscope that is usually a sign of disease or damage. He had heard hints only murmurs.
mutter	Talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice. A little mutter of disgust.
muttering	A low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech. There were disloyal mutterings about his leadership.
niggard	Ungenerous niggardly.
prevaricate	Speak or act in an evasive way. He seemed to prevaricate when journalists asked pointed questions.
resounding	Characterized by resonance. The evening was a resounding success.
roar	A loud, deep sound uttered by a person or crowd, generally as an expression of pain, anger, or approval. Desperadoes from the hills regularly roared in to take over the town.
rumble	Discover (an illicit activity or its perpetrator. The continuous rumble of traffic.
shriek	Utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement. The patterned carpets shrieked at Blanche from the shabby store.
snarl	An act or sound of snarling. The dog snarled at the boy.
squeal	Make a squeal. Don t you dare she squealed.
thunder	Thunder sounds. The motorcycle thundered into life.
turkey	The flesh of the turkey as food. The movie flopped the second in a trio of turkeys.
whimper	A whimpering sound. She gave a little whimper of protest.
whine	A long, high-pitched complaining cry. The dog gave a small whine.
whinny	Of a horse make a whinny. The pony whinnied and tossed his head happily.
whisper	A soft or confidential tone of voice a whispered word or phrase. He managed to whisper a faint goodbye.