verb (intransitive) as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

complaining, grumbling

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Example Sentences

Example:He started complaining about the quality of service after the meal was served cold.

Definition:To express dissatisfaction with something or someone in a persistent, often verbal, manner.

From complaining

Example:He couldn't help but begin to grumble about the late buses and bad weather.

Definition:To make low, murmuring complaints about persons or things, especially in a petulant or ill-tempered manner.

From grumbling