Drum and Grumble

Drum

Drum verb - To strike or cause to strike lightly and usually rhythmically.
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Grumble and drum are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Grumble" instead a verb "Drum".

Nearby Words: drumming, drummer, drumhead

Grumble

Grumble verb - To make a low heavy rolling sound.
Usage example: heavily loaded trucks grumbling as they passed over the steel bridge

Drum and grumble are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Drum" instead a verb "Grumble".

Nearby Words: grumpy, grumbling, grumbled, grumbler

Common collocations

bit drum bit grumble bit
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