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4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Grumble \Grum"ble\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Grunbled}; p. pr & vb n. {Grumbling}.] [Cf. LG grummeln grumman D. grommelen grommen, and F. grommeler of German origin; cf W. grwm, murmur, grumble, surly. [root]35. Cf {Grum}, {Grim}.] 1. To murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner. L'Avare, not using half his store, Still grumbles that he has no more --Prior. 2. To growl; to snarl in deep tones; as a lion grumbling over his prey. 3. To rumble; to make a low harsh, and heavy sound; to mutter; as the distant thunder grumbles. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Grumble \Grum"ble\, v. t. To express or utter with grumbling. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Grumble \Grum"ble\, n. 1. The noise of one that grumbles. 2. A grumbling, discontented disposition. A bad case of grumble. --Mrs. H. H. Jacksn. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: grumble n 1: a loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling of thunder" [syn: {rumble}, {rumbling}, {grumbling}] 2: a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone [syn: {grumbling}, {murmur}, {murmuring}, {mutter}, {muttering}] v 1: show one's unhappiness or critical attitude; "He scolded about anyhting that he thought was wrong"; "We grumbled about the increased work load" [syn: {grouch}, {scold}] 2: complain quietly [syn: {murmur}, {mutter}, {croak}, {gnarl}] 3: to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds: "he grumbled a rude response." "Stones grumbled down the cliff" [syn: {growl}, {rumble}] 4: make a low noise, as of thunder [syn: {rumble}]
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