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