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grumbling

/ˈɡrʌmblɪŋ/ /ˈɡrʌmplɪŋ/

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

Examples :

"The distant thunder grumbles."
sound animal sensation

Related Words

Illustration homework

homework noun

/ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/

Work that is done at home, especially school exercises assigned by a teacher.

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

Illustration grumbles

grumbles noun

/ˈɡrʌmbəlz/

A low thundering, rumbling or growling sound.

"The grumbles of thunder woke the sleeping baby. "

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 discontent

discontent noun

/ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt/

Dissatisfaction.

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

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 assignment

assignment noun

/əˈsaɪnmənt/ /æˈsaɪnmənt/

The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.

"This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee."

Illustration rumbling

rumbling verb

/ˈrʌmblɪŋ/ /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋ/

To make a low, heavy, continuous sound.

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

Illustration grumblings

grumblings noun

/ˈɡrʌmblɪŋz/

Complaining

"the grumblings of a bad-tempered man"

Illustration complaining

complaining verb

/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/

To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

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

Illustration tempered

tempered adjective

/ˈtempərd/ /ˈtempɚd/

(in combination) Having a specified disposition or temper.

"Her even-tempered nature made her a great teacher. "

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."