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grumble

UK
/ˈɡrʌm.bəl/
US
/ˈɡrʌm.bəl/

Translations

grumblenoun
grumbles
pl
UK
/ˈɡrʌm.bəl/
US
/ˈɡrʌm.bəl/
plaintePlaintes ou récriminations exprimées à voix basse.
His constant grumble about the weather was starting to annoy everyone.
Sa plainte constante au sujet du temps finissait par agacer tout le monde.
grondementSensation sonore sourde et continue.
The grumble of thunder in the distance signaled an approaching storm.
Le grondement du tonnerre au loin annonçait l’arrivée d’un orage.
Additional translations
grommellementSe dit surtout d’une plainte murmurée ou d’un mécontentement exprimé à voix basse.
Synonyms
grievance
whine
grouse
murmur
complaint
grumbleverb
grumbled
Past Simple
grumbled
Past Participle
grumbling
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡrʌm.bəl/
US
/ˈɡrʌm.bəl/
gronderPour un bruit sourd et continu, notamment d’un moteur ou du tonnerre.
The old engine began to grumble as it struggled up the hill.
Le vieux moteur s’est mis à gronder en peinant à monter la colline.
grommelerSe dit d’une plainte ou d’une protestation formulée à voix basse, avec irritation.
She would often grumble about the long hours at work.
Elle grommelait souvent au sujet des longues heures de travail.
Synonyms
complain
gripe
moan
mutter
whine
grumble about
protest
fret
Antonyms
compliment
praise
celebrate

Definitions

grumblenoun
A complaint or expression of dissatisfaction, often in a low or muttered voice.
His constant grumble about the weather was starting to annoy everyone.
A low, rumbling sound, often associated with discontent or discomfort.
The grumble of thunder in the distance signaled an approaching storm.
grumbleverb
To complain or protest about something in a bad-tempered but typically muted way.
She would often grumble about the long hours at work.
To make a low, continuous sound, often indicating dissatisfaction or discomfort.
The old engine began to grumble as it struggled up the hill.
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