Grunt and Spout

Grunt

Grunt verb - To speak softly and unclearly.

Spout is an antonym for grunt.

Nearby Words: grunted, grunting

Spout

Spout verb - To talk loudly and wildly.
Usage example: a self-important loudmouth who is always spouting about the mess that politicians have made of everything

Grunt is an antonym for spout.

Nearby Words: spouted, spouting
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