Synonyms for rumbling

Most common

grumbling · grumble

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A muted sound of complaint or discontent (often used in the plural).

   The rumblings of the masses precede the crumbling of the state.

Forms

Plural

rumblings → grumblings, grumbles…

Example sentences

• grumbling Stop your grumbling and get the work out of the way.
• grumble His grandparents do nothing but grumble all day.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters

grumble²

9 letters

grumbling³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (grumble² = 2 syllables).