grumbled

VERB

complain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

carp fuss gripe groan moan squawk

STRONG

bellyache grouch grouse kick kvetch protest pule repine scold snivel whine

WEAK

find fault

Antonyms

STRONGEST

compliment praise

VERB

murmur, rumble

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bark growl grunt mumble mutter

STRONG

croak gnarl gurgle roar roll snap snarl snuffle splutter whine

WEAK

gnarr

Antonyms

STRONGEST

speak clearly

STRONG

fix

WEAK

compliment praise

Example Sentences

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With “Young Mothers,” the Dardennes’ 13th feature, the pair of writer-directors have baked up yet another grueling slice of bitter life for a refined audience that enjoys being, er, grueled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026