rumblings
noun/ˈrʌmblɪŋz/
Frequency rank: #18,883 most common English word
Meaning
early or indirect signs of dissatisfaction or trouble, often heard as low murmuring sounds or complaints.
Example sentence
There were growing rumblings of discontent among the workers before the strike began.
Synonyms & related words
- murmurs
- grumblings
- complaints
- whispers
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