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grumble

/ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/

Meanings
noun
A low thundering, rumbling or growling sound.

Examples :

"The distant thunder produced a low grumble that shook the windows. "
sound

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grumbles noun

/ˈɡrʌmbəlz/

A low thundering, rumbling or growling sound.

"The grumbles of thunder woke the sleeping baby. "

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growling verb

/ˈɡraʊlɪŋ/ /ˈɡraʊl̩ɪŋ/

To utter a deep guttural sound, as an angry animal; to give forth an angry, grumbling sound.

"The dog growled at me as I walked past."

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discontent noun

/ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt/

Dissatisfaction.

"The student's discontent with the course material was evident in her low grades. "

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produced verb

/pɹəˈdjuːst/ /pɹəˈdust/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The factory produced 1000 cars last week. "

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grumbling verb

/ˈɡrʌmblɪŋ/ /ˈɡrʌmplɪŋ/

To make a low, growling or rumbling noise, like a hungry stomach or certain animals.

"The distant thunder grumbles."

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constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

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rumbling verb

/ˈrʌmblɪŋ/ /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋ/

To make a low, heavy, continuous sound.

"I could hear the thunder rumbling in the distance."

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thundering verb

/ˈθʌndərɪŋ/ /ˈθʌndɚɪŋ/

To produce thunder; to sound, rattle, or roar, as a discharge of atmospheric electricity; often used impersonally.

"It thundered continuously."

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complaint noun

/kəmˈpleɪnt/

The act of complaining.

"My complaint about the noisy neighbors was finally heard by the landlord. "

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distant adjective

/ˈdɪstənt/

Far off (physically, logically or mentally).

"The music from the party was distant, but I could still hear a few notes. "

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complaints noun

/kəmˈpleɪnts/

The act of complaining.

"The store manager received many complaints about the long wait times at the checkout. "

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complain verb

/kəmˈpleɪn/

To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

"Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours."