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
Some shareholders have grumbled over the $4.75-billion valuation of Skydance, alleging the entertainment firm isn’t worth nearly that much.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2024
Lawmakers have grumbled privately that they have felt disrespected by what they see as Boeing’s sometimes sparse and evasive communications.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 16, 2024
Chinese citizens have grumbled about the policy, citing families who’ve struggled to get food or seek medical care.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 1, 2022
She might have grumbled, as Bismarck used to do, over our apparent indefiniteness.
From Before the War by Richard Burdon Haldane, Viscount Haldane
