grumble vs kick

grumble and kick both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
grumble	Yes	No	Yes	No
kick	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, kick is a hypernym of grumble; that is, kick is a word with a broader meaning than grumble:

Other hypernyms of grumble include complain, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off.

As verbs, kick is a hypernym of grumble; that is, kick is a word with a broader meaning than grumble:

Other hypernyms of grumble include complain, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off.

grumble (noun)	kick (noun)
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone	the act of delivering a blow with the foot
a loud low dull continuous noise	a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
	the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)
	informal terms for objecting
	the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
	the swift release of a store of affective force

grumble (verb)	kick (verb)
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath	express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude	make a goal
to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds	stop consuming
make a low noise	strike with the foot
	drive or propel with the foot
	spring back, as from a forceful thrust
	thrash about or strike out with the feet
	kick a leg up