Grumbling and Scold

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Grumbling noun - A complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone.

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Scold is a synonym for grumbling. In some cases you can use "Scold" instead a verb "Grumbling".

Nearby Words: grumble, grumpy, grumbled, grumbler

Scold verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.

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Grumbling is a synonym for scold. Sometimes you can replace term "Grumbling" with "Scold", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: scolding, scolded

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