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Grumbling

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

present participle and gerund of grumble.

Definitions by Sense

  1. present participle and gerund of grumble
  2. complaining
  3. rumbling

Example Sentences

the grumblings of a bad-tempered man
The commissions paid on this transaction were high and gave rise to grumblings in Great Britain about a “banker's ramp.”

Synonyms for grumbling

grumblemurmurrumblemurmuringfullrumblingmutteringcomplaintivemutter

Antonyms for grumbling

Related Words

complaintivecomplainingmutteringmurmuringmuttermurmurrumblerumblingfullchunteringgrousingkvetchinggrouchgrousewhingeinggrizzlinggripegrutchgroanergrundle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does grumbling mean?

Grumbling means present participle and gerund of grumble.

What is a synonym for grumbling?

Common synonyms include grumble, murmur, rumble, murmuring.

What is the opposite of grumbling?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use grumbling in a sentence?

the grumblings of a bad-tempered man

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