Synonyms of rumbling

Noun


1. rumble, rumbling, grumble, grumbling, noise

usage: a loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling of thunder"

Verb


1. rumble, grumble, sound, go

usage: make a low noise; "rumbling thunder"

2. grumble, growl, rumble, utter, emit, let out, let loose

usage: to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds; "he grumbled a rude response"; "Stones grumbled down the cliff"

Adjective


1. grumbling, rumbling, full (vs. thin)

usage: continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound; "the rumbling rolling sound of thunder"

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Definition and meaning of rumbling (Dictionary)