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Wordabulary

grouse

Pronunciation
Verb C1 Advanced

Quick answer

To complain about something in a persistent, grumbling way.

"He spent the whole meeting grousing about the new parking policy."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

grumble gripe

Antonyms

praise

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To complain about something in a persistent, grumbling way.

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