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grumble vs sound off

sound off vs grumble

grumble is a noun but sound off is not a noun.

grumble and sound off both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grumble Yes No Yes No
sound off No No Yes No
As verbs, sound off is a hypernym of grumble; that is, sound off is a word with a broader meaning than grumble:
  • grumble: make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
  • sound off: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
Other hypernyms of grumble include complain, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch.
As verbs, sound off is a hypernym of grumble; that is, sound off is a word with a broader meaning than grumble:
  • grumble: show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
  • sound off: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
Other hypernyms of grumble include complain, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch.
grumble (noun) sound off (noun)
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
a loud low dull continuous noise
grumble (verb) sound off (verb)
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation
to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds start playing
make a low noise
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