Grumble vs. Rumbling — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Grumble and Rumbling
Definitions
Grumble➦
To complain in a surly manner; mutter discontentedly
"The governed will always find something to grumble about" (Crane Brinton).
Rumbling➦
To make a deep, long, rolling sound.
Grumble➦
To rumble or growl.
Rumbling➦
To move or proceed with a deep, long, rolling sound.
Grumble➦
To express in a grumbling discontented manner
Grumbled a rude response.
Rumbling➦
(Slang) To engage in a gang fight.
Grumble➦
A muttered complaint.
Rumbling➦
To utter with a deep, long, rolling sound.
Grumble➦
A rumble; a growl.
Rumbling➦
To polish or mix (metal parts) in a tumbling box.
Grumble➦
(onomatopoeia) A low thundering, rumbling or growling sound.
Rumbling➦
A deep, long, rolling sound.
Grumble➦
The sound made by a hungry stomach.
Rumbling➦
A tumbling box.
Grumble➦
A surly complaint.
That whiner is never without a grumble to share.
Rumbling➦
A luggage compartment or servant's seat in the rear of a carriage.
Grumble➦
(intransitive) To make a low, growling or rumbling noise, like a hungry stomach or certain animals.
The distant thunder grumbles.
Rumbling➦
Pervasive, widespread expression of unrest or dissatisfaction.
Grumble➦
(intransitive) To complain; to murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner.
He grumbles about the food constantly, but has yet to learn to cook.
Rumbling➦
A gang fight.
Grumble➦
(transitive) To utter in a grumbling fashion.
Rumbling➦
Deep- and slow-sounding.
His rumbling voice suited the solemn occasion.
Rumbling discontent
Grumble➦
To murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner.
L'Avare, not using half his store,Still grumbles that he has no more.
Rumbling➦
A muted sound of complaint or discontent.
The rumblings of the masses precede the crumbling of the state.
Grumble➦
To growl; to snarl in deep tones; as, a lion grumbling over his prey.
Rumbling➦
A deep low noise.
The rumbling of distant thunder echoed from the hilltop.
Grumble➦
To rumble; to make a low, harsh, and heavy sound; to mutter; as, the distant thunder grumbles.
Rumbling➦
Present participle of rumble
Grumble➦
To express or utter with grumbling.
Rumbling➦
A loud low dull continuous noise;
They heard the rumbling of thunder
Grumble➦
The noise of one that grumbles.
Rumbling➦
Continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound;
The rumbling rolling sound of thunder
Grumble➦
A grumbling, discontented disposition.
A bad case of grumble.
Grumble➦
A loud low dull continuous noise;
They heard the rumbling of thunder
Grumble➦
A complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
Grumble➦
Show one's unhappiness or critical attitude;
He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong
We grumbled about the increased work load
Grumble➦
Make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath;
She grumbles when she feels overworked
Grumble➦
To utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds;
He grumbled a rude response
Stones grumbled down the cliff
Grumble➦
Make a low noise;
Rumbling thunder
