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grumbles

/ˈɡrʌmbəlz/

Meanings
noun
A low thundering, rumbling or growling sound.

Examples :

"The grumbles of thunder woke the sleeping baby. "
sound nature

Related Words

Illustration approached

approached verb

/əˈpɹəʊtʃt/ /əˈpɹoʊtʃt/

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

"The dog cautiously approached the sleeping cat. "

Illustration growling

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."

Illustration lunchtime

lunchtime noun

/ˈlʌnt͡ʃtaɪm/

The time or hour at or around which lunch is normally eaten.

"The park is very crowded at lunchtime because many office workers eat there. "

Illustration discontent

discontent noun

/ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt/

Dissatisfaction.

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

Illustration grumbling

grumbling verb

/ˈɡrʌmblɪŋ/ /ˈɡrʌmplɪŋ/

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

"The distant thunder grumbles."

Illustration constantly

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. "

Illustration sleeping

sleeping verb

/ˈsliːpɪŋ/

To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.

"You should sleep 8 hours a day."

Illustration rumbling

rumbling verb

/ˈrʌmblɪŋ/ /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋ/

To make a low, heavy, continuous sound.

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

Illustration thundering

thundering verb

/ˈθʌndərɪŋ/ /ˈθʌndɚɪŋ/

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

"It thundered continuously."

Illustration complaint

complaint noun

/kəmˈpleɪnt/

The act of complaining.

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

Illustration complaints

complaints noun

/kəmˈpleɪnts/

The act of complaining.

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

Illustration complain

complain verb

/kəmˈpleɪn/

To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

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