Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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grumble | Yes | No | Yes | No |
utter | No | Yes | Yes | No |
grumble (noun) | utter (noun) |
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a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone | |
a loud low dull continuous noise |
grumble (adjective) | utter (adjective) |
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complete and absolute | |
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers |
grumble (verb) | utter (verb) |
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make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath | express in speech |
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude | articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise |
to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds | express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words) |
make a low noise | put into circulation |