1. Verb
To murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner.
2. Verb
To growl; to snarl in deep tones; as, a lion grumbling over his prey.
3. Verb
To rumble; to make a low, harsh, and heavy sound; to mutter; as, the distant thunder grumbles.
4. Verb
To express or utter with grumbling.
5. Noun
The noise of one that grumbles.
6. Noun
A grumbling, discontented disposition.
7. Noun
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
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