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- [gruhm-buh l]
- /ˈgrʌm bəl/
- /ˈɡrʌm.bl̩/
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- [gruhm-buh l]
- /ˈgrʌm bəl/
Definitions of grumble word
- verb without object grumble to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly. 1
- verb without object grumble to utter low, indistinct sounds; growl. 1
- verb without object grumble to rumble: The thunder grumbled in the west. 1
- verb with object grumble to express or utter with murmuring or complaining. 1
- noun grumble an expression of discontent; complaint; unhappy murmur; growl. 1
- noun grumble grumbles, a grumbling, discontented mood. 1
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Origin of grumble
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; perhaps frequentative of Old English grymman to wail; compare Dutch grommelen, German grummeln, French grommeler (< Gmc)
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Parts of speech for Grumble
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grumble popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
grumble usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grumble
verb grumble
- moan — a prolonged, low, inarticulate sound uttered from or as if from physical or mental suffering.
- squawk — to utter a loud, harsh cry, as a duck or other fowl when frightened.
- fuss — an excessive display of anxious attention or activity; needless or useless bustle: They made a fuss over the new baby.
- groan — a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief: the groans of dying soldiers.
- carp — A carp is a kind of fish that lives in lakes and rivers.
Antonyms for grumble
verb grumble
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- fix — to repair; mend.
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