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bn:00086050v

Verb Concept

murmur mutter grumble croak gnarl

Make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath WordNet 3.0

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Make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

To complain; to murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner. Wiktionary

To murmur or mutter with discontent. Wiktionary (translation)

To utter words, especially complaints or angry expressions, indistinctly or with a low voice and lips partly closed; to say under one's breath. Wiktionary

She grumbles when she feels overworked WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

You could hear the students mutter as they were served sodden spaghetti, yet again, in the cafeteria. Wiktionary

The beggar muttered words of thanks, as passersby dropped coins in his cup. Wiktionary

He grumbles about the food constantly, but has yet to learn to cook. Wiktionary

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WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

murmur, mutter, grumble, croak, gnarl

Wiktionary

grumble, mutter

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