grumble

onomatopoeiaA low thundering, rumbling or growling sound.

The sound made by a hungry stomach.

A surly complaint.

“That whiner is never without a grumble to share.”

A loud low dull continuous noise

“they heard the rumbling of thunder”

A complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

To make a low, growling or rumbling noise, like a hungry stomach or certain animals.

“The distant thunder grumbles.”

To complain; to murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner.

“He grumbles about the food constantly, but has yet to learn to cook.”

To utter in a grumbling fashion.

Show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

“He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong”

“We grumbled about the increased work load”

Make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

“she grumbles when she feels overworked”

To utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

“he grumbled a rude response”

“Stones grumbled down the cliff”