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beef
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boom
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buzzing(verb, adjective, rumbling)
2
chanting(verb, adjective, rumbling)
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complain
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cranky(irritable, sullen, grumpy, crabby, testy)
2
critical(adjective, upset, difficult, cross, unhappy)
2
disappointed(adjective, upset, unhappy, angry, irritated)
2
disgruntled(adjective, upset, unhappy, irritable, angry)
2
displeased(adjective, upset, unhappy, angry, irritated)
2
dissatisfied(adjective, difficult, cross, unhappy, negative)
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droning(verb, adjective, rumbling)
2
drumming(verb, adjective, rumbling)
2
envious(adjective, upset, unhappy, angry, irritated)
2
faultfinding(noun, adjective, upset, unhappy, angry)
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fretful(adjective, upset, difficult, cross, unhappy)
2
fretting(adjective, upset, cross, unhappy, emotional)
2
grievance
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gripe
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