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grumble vs kvetch

kvetch vs grumble

grumble and kvetch both are nouns.

grumble and kvetch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grumble Yes No Yes No
kvetch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, kvetch is a hypernym of grumble; that is, kvetch is a word with a broader meaning than grumble:
  • grumble: make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
  • kvetch: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
Other hypernyms of grumble include complain, kick, plain, quetch, sound off.
As verbs, kvetch is a hypernym of grumble; that is, kvetch is a word with a broader meaning than grumble:
  • grumble: show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
  • kvetch: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
Other hypernyms of grumble include complain, kick, plain, quetch, sound off.
grumble (noun) kvetch (noun)
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone (Yiddish) a nagging complaint
a loud low dull continuous noise (Yiddish) a constant complainer
grumble (verb) kvetch (verb)
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
make a low noise
Difference between grumble and kvetch

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