Associations to the word «Grumble»

Wiktionary

GRUMBLE, noun. (onomatopoeia) A low thundering, rumbling or growling sound.
GRUMBLE, noun. The sound made by a hungry stomach.
GRUMBLE, noun. A complaint.
GRUMBLE, verb. (intransitive) To make a low, growling or rumbling noise, like a hungry stomach or certain animals.
GRUMBLE, verb. (intransitive) To complain; to murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner.
GRUMBLE, verb. (transitive) To utter in a grumbling fashion.

Dictionary definition

GRUMBLE, noun. A loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling of thunder".
GRUMBLE, noun. A complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone.
GRUMBLE, verb. Show one's unhappiness or critical attitude; "He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong"; "We grumbled about the increased work load".
GRUMBLE, verb. Make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath; "she grumbles when she feels overworked".
GRUMBLE, verb. To utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds; "he grumbled a rude response"; "Stones grumbled down the cliff".
GRUMBLE, verb. Make a low noise; "rumbling thunder".

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn