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grumble vs grumbling

grumbling vs grumble

grumble and grumbling both are nouns.

grumble is not an adjective while grumbling is an adjective.

grumble is a verb but grumbling is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grumble Yes No Yes No
grumbling Yes Yes No No
As nouns, grumble and grumbling are synonyms defined as:
  • grumble and grumbling: a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
Other synonyms of grumble include murmur, murmuring, mutter, muttering.
As nouns, grumble and grumbling are synonyms defined as:
  • grumble and grumbling: a loud low dull continuous noise
Other synonyms of grumble include rumble, rumbling.
grumble (noun) grumbling (noun)
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
a loud low dull continuous noise a loud low dull continuous noise
grumble (adjective) grumbling (adjective)
continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound
grumble (verb) grumbling (verb)
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
make a low noise
Difference between grumble and grumbling

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