Grumble
Grumble verb - To express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely.
Usage example: he grumbled about how sore his feet were after standing all day
Take
Take verb - To reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms.
Both words in one sentence
-
Bad Cop/Incompetent Cop: Corruption is the norm in the Environment Ministry, and even the loyal men of Captain Jaidee grumble over how he doesn't take any 'gifts of goodwill', because they're losing face in front of their wealthier colleagues.
Source: Literature / The Windup Girl
Cite this Source
Take and Grumble. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/grumble/take
Grumble & Take. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/grumble/take>.
Take or Grumble. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/grumble/take.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "grumble" and "take" have occurred on timeline