grumble

Noun
  1. A loud low dull continuous noise (synset 107407083)
    "they heard the rumbling of thunder"
    is a type of: noise - sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
    same as: grumbling, rumble, rumbling
  2. A complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone (synset 107225752)
    is a type of: complaint - an expression of grievance or resentment
    same as: grumbling, murmur, murmuring, mutter, muttering
Verb
  1. Show one's unhappiness or critical attitude (synset 200911526)
    "He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong"; "We grumbled about the increased work load"
    is a type of: complain, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off - express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
    same as: grouch, scold
  2. Make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath (synset 200911172)
    "she grumbles when she feels overworked"
    is a type of: complain, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off - express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
    same as: croak, gnarl, murmur, mutter
  3. To utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds (synset 201047591)
    "he grumbled a rude response"; "Stones grumbled down the cliff"
    is a type of: emit, let loose, let out, utter - express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
    same as: growl, rumble
  4. Make a low noise (synset 202191766)
    "rumbling thunder"
    is a type of: go, sound - make a certain noise or sound
    same as: rumble

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