Complain
Complain verb - To express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely.
Usage example: the time-honored tradition of new recruits complaining about the food in the mess hall
Murmur
Murmur verb - To express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely.
Usage example: no prisoner dared murmur out loud
Mutual synonyms
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