Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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grumble | Yes | No | Yes | No |
mutter | Yes | No | Yes | No |
grumble (noun) | mutter (noun) |
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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 low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech |
grumble (verb) | mutter (verb) |
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make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath | make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath |
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude | talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice |
to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds | |
make a low noise |