Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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grumble | Yes | No | Yes | No |
scold | Yes | No | Yes | No |
grumble (noun) | scold (noun) |
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a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone | someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault |
a loud low dull continuous noise |
grumble (verb) | scold (verb) |
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make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath | censure severely or angrily |
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude | show one's unhappiness or critical attitude |
to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds | |
make a low noise |