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grumble vs mutter

mutter vs grumble

grumble and mutter both are nouns.

grumble and mutter both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grumble Yes No Yes No
mutter Yes No Yes No
As nouns, grumble and mutter are synonyms defined as:
  • grumble and mutter: a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
Other synonyms of grumble include grumbling, murmur, murmuring, muttering.
As verbs, grumble and mutter are synonyms defined as:
  • grumble and mutter: make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
Other synonyms of grumble include croak, gnarl, murmur.
grumble (noun) mutter (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 low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
grumble (verb) mutter (verb)
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
Difference between grumble and mutter

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