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grumbling vs complaint

complaint vs grumbling

grumbling and complaint both are nouns.

grumbling is an adjective but complaint is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grumbling Yes Yes No No
complaint Yes No No No
As nouns, complaint is a hypernym of grumbling; that is, complaint is a word with a broader meaning than grumbling:
  • grumbling: a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
  • complaint: an expression of grievance or resentment
grumbling (noun) complaint (noun)
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone an expression of grievance or resentment
a loud low dull continuous noise (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow
(civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based
(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
grumbling (adjective) complaint (adjective)
continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound
Difference between grumbling and complaint

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