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
Mutter is a synonym for complain in murmur topic. In some cases you can use "Mutter" instead a verb "Complain", when it comes to topics like mumble, grumble.
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