groused

verb

past tense of grouse
as in complained
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely hasn't stopped grousing since we started this vacation

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Recent Examples of groused Executives at the broadcast networks have groused for years that the telecast had become an advertisement for its competition, first when premium cable networks such as HBO and Showtime scored multiple wins and nominations. — Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 On Blind, an anonymized but verified message board for tech industry professionals, numerous Microsoft insiders groused that their compensation doesn’t match their contributions to the company. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 26 Aug. 2026 At times during the program’s lean years, the Canes were so bereft of elite talent that when a skilled player groused or lollygagged, it was reluctantly tolerated. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 Parents groused that loading and unloading kids in the R1S could be a headache, especially with a child’s seat in the second row. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2026 Greatest Generation-era Sox fans groused about that for years. — Steve Buckley, New York Times, 20 July 2026 Trump groused last year about a massive military parade Xi hosted with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, accusing them of conspiring against America. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 14 May 2026 Monfort has groused in recent years, including in an interview with The Post before the 2024 season, about Major League Baseball’s lack of a salary cap. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026 Some people groused that the film had left no cultural footprint. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groused
  1. complained
  2. screamed
  3. whined
  4. muttered
  5. moaned
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  • Irvine's sister, aunts and cousins attended Romero's court hearing in New York City Thursday and complained to reporters that the former police officer was allegedly receiving special treatment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Prior Justice Department inspectors general have long complained about the limitations to their authority to investigate certain types of attorney misconduct.
    — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of complained
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  • Jean-Pierre took photos of celebrities arriving in flamboyant velvet suits, matching fur coats, towering hats, and golden platform shoes that screamed confidence and pride.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Peralta pumped a fist and screamed joyfully walking off the mound in the sixth after fanning Petey Halpin swinging at a 3-2 changeup.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of screamed
Verb
  • Unlike last year when Texas coach Steve Sarkisian whined about his non-conference schedule, his main complaint this year will be his conference schedule.
    — Mac Engel October 25, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Post-Covid, Hollywood has whined about the falloff for MPA fare in Pan Asian territories, particularly the once-robust South Korea.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 28 July 2026
Definition of whined
Verb
  • The camera then cut to McCarthy, who muttered a profanity in response.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Heti stared at the drawing in front of her and muttered whatever under her breath.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of muttered
Verb
  • Coach Arne Slot moaned about VAR but his problems lie much closer to home.
    — Phil Hay, New York Times, 4 May 2026
  • Critics moaned when the CFP committee picked the Hurricanes over Notre Dame as the last Power 4 entry into the playoffs.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Definition of moaned

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“Groused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groused. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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