grumble
verb (used without object)
to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly.
have grumbled
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present perfectof grumble.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Several conference delegates have grumbled to AFP about accommodation woes in Belem, with sky-high prices -- sometimes hundreds of dollars for a room -- topping the list of complaints.
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2025
Besides Newsom, architects, builders and homeowners have grumbled about the permitting process, expressing frustrations at what they say are confusing and inconsistent interpretations of regulations.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2025
Some motorists have grumbled about congestion caused by the H Line’s construction and the new street design; Councilmember Kevin Schilling has been inundated with those complaints, he said.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 10, 2023
Employees have grumbled about their brutal schedules over the years, and some have even tried to fight back.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2021
Truth to say, had Jan found only the remains of the teapot, and stale bread-and-butter, he might have thought it comfortable enough for him; he would not have grumbled had he found nothing.
From Verner's Pride by Mrs. Henry Wood
