{ "grubstakes":{ "as in underwrites , liquidates":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "clears", "defrays", "discharges", "foots", "liquidates", "pays", "pays off", "pays up", "quits", "recompenses", "settles", "springs (for)", "stands", "bankrolls", "capitalizes", "endows", "finances", "funds", "stakes", "subsidizes", "underwrites", "advocates", "aids", "backs", "champions", "endorses", "indorses", "patronizes", "sponsors", "supports", "maintains", "nourishes", "provides (for)", "cofinances", "refinances", "refunds" ], "near antonyms":[ "defunds" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gruesomeness":{ "the quality of inspiring intense dread or dismay":{ "examples":[ "permanently scarred by the sheer gruesomeness of what she had witnessed during the war" ], "synonyms":[ "atrociousness", "atrocity", "awfulness", "dreadfulness", "frightfulness", "ghastliness", "grisliness", "hideousness", "horridness", "horror", "monstrosity", "repulsiveness" ], "near synonyms":[ "badness", "baseness", "depravedness", "depravity", "diabolicalness", "evil", "evilness", "foulness", "heinousness", "immorality", "iniquitousness", "iniquity", "invidiousness", "sinfulness", "ungodliness", "viciousness", "vileness", "wickedness", "accursedness", "cursedness", "deplorableness", "despicableness", "detestableness", "execrableness", "hatefulness", "loathsomeness", "reprehensibleness", "creepiness", "eeriness", "fearfulness", "fearsomeness", "ghostliness", "ghoulishness", "scariness", "agony", "anguish", "hellishness", "misery", "torment", "torture" ], "near antonyms":[ "agreeableness", "delightfulness", "pleasantness", "pleasurableness", "allurement", "appeal", "attraction", "attractiveness", "desirability", "desirableness" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "gruff":{ "harsh and dry in sound":{ "examples":[ "she had a gruff speaking voice, but a surprisingly sweet singing voice" ], "synonyms":[ "coarse", "croaking", "croaky", "grating", "gravel", "gravelly", "hoarse", "husky", "rasping", "raspy", "rusty", "scratchy", "throaty" ], "near synonyms":[ "growling", "growly", "guttural", "abrasive", "cacophonous", "discordant", "grinding", "jarring", "rough", "scraping", "scratching", "cawing", "raucous", "screeching", "squawking", "strident", "choked", "cracked", "strained", "strangled", "dissonant", "inharmonious", "unmelodious", "unmusical" ], "near antonyms":[ "gentle", "gliding", "golden", "liquid", "mellifluent", "mellifluous", "mellow", "soothing", "sweet", "tender", "satiny", "silken", "smooth", "soft", "velvety", "euphonious", "lyric", "lyrical", "melodic", "melodious", "musical" ], "antonyms":[] }, "harsh and threatening in manner or appearance":{ "examples":[ "I didn't exchange one word with the gruff mountaineer who sat next to me in the diner" ], "synonyms":[ "austere", "dour", "fierce", "flinty", "forbidding", "grim", "intimidating", "lowering", "louring", "rough", "rugged", "severe", "stark", "steely", "stern", "ungentle" ], "near synonyms":[ "bleak", "cold", "hostile", "inhospitable", "inimical", "unfriendly", "unsympathetic", "adamant", "bound", "determined", "firm", "intent", "purposeful", "resolute", "resolved", "steadfast", "unflinching", "fixed", "hard", "hardened", "hardheaded", "immovable", "implacable", "inflexible", "ironhanded", "mulish", "obdurate", "obstinate", "rigid", "self-willed", "set", "stiff", "stubborn", "unbending", "uncompromising", "unrelenting", "unyielding", "willful", "wilful", "immutable", "unchangeable", "black", "cheerless", "dark", "gloomy", "glum", "joyless", "melancholic", "moody", "morose", "sulky", "sullen", "surly", "brooding", "grave", "humorless", "melancholy", "serious", "sober", "sobersided", "solemn", "somber", "sombre", "staid", "unsmiling", "weighty" ], "near antonyms":[ "bland", "meek", "mellow", "soft", "soothing", "easy", "quiet", "tranquil", "agreeable", "bright", "cheerful", "inviting", "pleasant", "pleasing", "sweet", "glad", "happy", "lighthearted", "merry", "mirthful", "sunny", "featherbrained", "flighty", "frivolous", "giddy", "goofy", "harebrained", "light-headed", "playful", "scatterbrained", "silly" ], "antonyms":[ "benign", "benignant", "gentle", "mild", "nonintimidating", "tender" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "grumble":{ "an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment":{ "examples":[ "a chorus of moans and grumbles when they found out that the overnight camping trip had been cancelled" ], "synonyms":[ "beef", "bitch", "bleat", "carp", "complaint", "fuss", "grievance", "gripe", "grouch", "grouse", "holler", "kvetch", "lament", "miserere", "moan", "murmur", "plaint", "squawk", "wail", "whimper", "whine", "whinge", "yammer" ], "near synonyms":[ "challenge", "demur", "expostulation", "kick", "niggle", "objection", "protest", "quibble", "remonstrance", "stink" ], "near antonyms":[ "commendation", "compliment", "plaudit", "acclaim", "applause", "praise", "approval", "endorsement", "indorsement", "sanction" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely":{ "examples":[ "he grumbled about how sore his feet were after standing all day" ], "synonyms":[ "beef", "bellyache", "bitch", "bleat", "carp", "caterwaul", "complain", "crab", "croak", "fuss", "gripe", "grizzle", "grouch", "grouse", "growl", "grump", "holler", "inveigh", "keen", "kick", "kvetch", "maunder", "moan", "murmur", "mutter", "nag", "repine", "scream", "squawk", "squeal", "wail", "whimper", "whine", "whinge", "yammer", "yawp", "yaup", "yowl" ], "near synonyms":[ "object (to)", "protest", "quarrel (with)", "cavil", "quibble", "fret", "stew", "worry", "blubber", "cry", "sob", "bemoan", "bewail", "deplore", "lament" ], "near antonyms":[ "accept", "bear", "countenance", "endure", "take", "tolerate", "applaud", "cheer", "commend" ], "antonyms":[ "crow", "delight", "rejoice" ] }, "to make a low heavy rolling sound":{ "examples":[ "heavily loaded trucks grumbling as they passed over the steel bridge" ], "synonyms":[ "growl", "lumber", "roll", "rumble" ], "near synonyms":[ "boom", "drum", "thunder", "bellow" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "grumping":{ "to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely":{ "examples":[ "those incessantly grumping patients were generally ignored by the nursing home staff" ], "synonyms":[ "beefing", "bellyaching", "bitching", "bleating", "carping", "caterwauling", "complaining", "crabbing", "croaking", "fussing", "griping", "grizzling", "grouching", "grousing", "growling", "grumbling", "hollering", "inveighing", "keening", "kicking", "kvetching", "maundering", "moaning", "murmuring", "muttering", "nagging", "repining", "screaming", "squawking", "squealing", "wailing", "whimpering", "whinging", "whingeing", "whining", "yammering", "yawping", "yauping", "yowling" ], "near synonyms":[ "objecting (to)", "protesting", "quarreling (with)", "quarrelling (with)", "caviling", "cavilling", "quibbling", "fretting", "stewing", "worrying", "blubbering", "crying", "sobbing", "bemoaning", "bewailing", "deploring", "lamenting" ], "near antonyms":[ "accepting", "bearing", "countenancing", "enduring", "taking", "tolerating", "applauding", "cheering", "commending" ], "antonyms":[ "crowing", "delighting", "rejoicing" ] }, "to silently go about in a bad mood":{ "examples":[ "he's been grumping about the house all morning because the golf tournament got rained out" ], "synonyms":[ "moping", "pouting", "sulking" ], "near synonyms":[ "brooding", "dwelling (on)", "mulling (over)", "musing (over)", "pondering", "frowning", "glowering", "lowering", "louring", "scowling", "carrying on", "taking on", "petting" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "grunting":{ "speech that is not clear enough to be understood":{ "examples":[ "says he talks in his sleep, but really it's just snorts and grunting" ], "synonyms":[ "grunt", "mumble", "murmur", "murmuring", "mutter", "muttering" ], "near synonyms":[ "rumor", "undertone", "whisper", "babble", "babbling", "blab", "blabbing", "chatter", "chattering", "drivel", "driveling", "drivelling", "gabble", "gabbling", "jabber", "jabbering", "maundering", "prattle", "prattling", "rambling" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to speak softly and unclearly":{ "examples":[ "was so absorbed with the video game that when asked what he wanted for dinner, he just grunted" ], "synonyms":[ "chuntering", "mouthing", "mumbling", "murmuring", "muttering" ], "near synonyms":[ "babbling", "blabbing", "chattering", "driveling", "drivelling", "gabbling", "gibbering", "jabbering", "maundering", "prattling", "rambling", "breathing", "gasping", "panting", "whispering", "buzzing" ], "near antonyms":[ "articulating", "enunciating" ], "antonyms":[ "speaking out", "speaking up" ] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "grudged":{ "as in disliked , deplored":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "deplored", "discountenanced", "disfavored", "disliked", "frowned (at or on)", "censured", "denied", "disallowed", "disapproved", "interdicted", "refused", "rejected", "revoked", "suppressed", "withheld", "checked", "curbed", "kept", "repressed", "restrained", "hindered", "impeded", "obstructed", "banned", "enjoined", "forbade", "forbad", "prohibited", "proscribed", "vetoed" ], "near antonyms":[ "allowed", "green-lighted", "had", "permitted", "suffered", "authorized", "commissioned", "licensed", "licenced", "acceded (to)", "acquiesced", "agreed (to)", "assented (to)", "consented (to)", "OK'd", "okayed", "warranted" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "grumbles":{ "an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment":{ "examples":[ "a chorus of moans and grumbles when they found out that the overnight camping trip had been cancelled" ], "synonyms":[ "beefs", "bitches", "bleats", "carps", "complaints", "fusses", "grievances", "gripes", "grouches", "grouses", "hollers", "kvetches", "laments", "misereres", "moans", "murmurs", "plaints", "squawks", "wails", "whimpers", "whines", "whinges", "yammers" ], "near synonyms":[ "challenges", "demurs", "expostulations", "kicks", "niggles", "objections", "protests", "quibbles", "remonstrances", "stinks" ], "near antonyms":[ "commendations", "compliments", "plaudits", "acclaim", "applauses", "praises", "approvals", "endorsements", "indorsements", "sanctions" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely":{ "examples":[ "he grumbled about how sore his feet were after standing all day" ], "synonyms":[ "beefs", "bellyaches", "bitches", "bleats", "carps", "caterwauls", "complains", "crabs", "croaks", "fusses", "gripes", "grizzles", "grouches", "grouses", "growls", "grumps", "hollers", "inveighs", "keens", "kicks", "kvetches", "maunders", "moans", "murmurs", "mutters", "nags", "repines", "screams", "squawks", "squeals", "wails", "whimpers", "whines", "whinges", "yammers", "yawps", "yaups", "yowls" ], "near synonyms":[ "objects (to)", "protests", "quarrels (with)", "cavils", "quibbles", "frets", "stews", "worries", "blubbers", "cries", "sobs", "bemoans", "bewails", "deplores", "laments" ], "near antonyms":[ "accepts", "bears", "countenances", "endures", "takes", "tolerates", "applauds", "cheers", "commends" ], "antonyms":[ "crows", "delights", "rejoices" ] }, "to make a low heavy rolling sound":{ "examples":[ "heavily loaded trucks grumbling as they passed over the steel bridge" ], "synonyms":[ "growls", "lumbers", "rolls", "rumbles" ], "near synonyms":[ "booms", "drums", "thunders", "bellows" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "grubbers":{ "a person who does very hard or dull work":{ "examples":[ "most of the inhabitants of the seedy town are just downtrodden grubbers living from paycheck to paycheck" ], "synonyms":[ "dogsbodies", "drones", "drudgers", "drudges", "fags", "foot soldiers", "grubs", "grunts", "laborers", "peons", "peones", "pluggers", "slaves", "sloggers", "toilers", "workers" ], "near synonyms":[ "workhorses", "serfs" ], "near antonyms":[ "goldbricks", "shirkers", "idlers", "lazybones", "loafers", "slouches", "sluggards", "slugs" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "grubbed (about)":{ "as in poked (around)":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "poked (around)", "ascertained", "descried", "detected", "determined", "discovered", "ferreted (out)", "found", "found out", "got", "hit (on or upon)", "learned", "located", "ran down", "scared up", "tracked (down)", "explored", "probed", "prospected", "skirmished", "snooped", "audited", "checked (out)", "examined", "inspected", "investigated", "reviewed", "scanned", "scrutinized", "surveyed", "browsed", "glanced (over)", "looked over", "frisked", "patted down", "shook down", "perused", "studied", "combed", "dredged", "dug (through)", "hunted (through)", "raked", "ransacked", "rifled", "rummaged", "scoured", "searched", "sorted (through)", "trolled" ], "near antonyms":[ "hid", "abandoned", "lost", "ignored", "neglected" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "grumped":{ "to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely":{ "examples":[ "those incessantly grumping patients were generally ignored by the nursing home staff" ], "synonyms":[ "beefed", "bellyached", "bitched", "bleated", "carped", "caterwauled", "complained", "crabbed", "croaked", "fussed", "griped", "grizzled", "grouched", "groused", "growled", "grumbled", "hollered", "inveighed", "keened", "kicked", "kvetched", "maundered", "moaned", "murmured", "muttered", "nagged", "repined", "screamed", "squawked", "squealed", "wailed", "whimpered", "whined", "whinged", "yammered", "yawped", "yauped", "yowled" ], "near synonyms":[ "objected (to)", "protested", "quarreled (with)", "quarrelled (with)", "caviled", "cavilled", "quibbled", "fretted", "stewed", "worried", "blubbered", "cried", "sobbed", "bemoaned", "bewailed", "deplored", "lamented" ], "near antonyms":[ "accepted", "bore", "countenanced", "endured", "tolerated", "took", "applauded", "cheered", "commended" ], "antonyms":[ "crowed", "delighted", "rejoiced" ] }, "to silently go about in a bad mood":{ "examples":[ "he's been grumping about the house all morning because the golf tournament got rained out" ], "synonyms":[ "moped", "pouted", "sulked" ], "near synonyms":[ "brooded", "dwelled (on)", "dwelt (on)", "mulled (over)", "mused (over)", "pondered", "frowned", "glowered", "lowered", "loured", "scowled", "carried on", "took on", "petted" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "grubbing (about)":{ "as in poking (around)":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "poking (around)", "ascertaining", "descrying", "detecting", "determining", "discovering", "ferreting (out)", "finding", "finding out", "getting", "hitting (on or upon)", "learning", "locating", "running down", "scaring up", "tracking (down)", "exploring", "probing", "prospecting", "skirmishing", "snooping", "auditing", "checking (out)", "examining", "inspecting", "investigating", "reviewing", "scanning", "scrutinizing", "surveying", "browsing", "glancing (over)", "looking over", "frisking", "patting down", "shaking down", "perusing", "studying", "combing", "digging (through)", "dredging", "hunting (through)", "raking", "ransacking", "rifling", "rummaging", "scouring", "searching", "sorting (through)", "trolling" ], "near antonyms":[ "hiding", "abandoning", "losing", "ignoring", "neglecting" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "grubber":{ "a person who does very hard or dull work":{ "examples":[ "most of the inhabitants of the seedy town are just downtrodden grubbers living from paycheck to paycheck" ], "synonyms":[ "dogsbody", "drone", "drudge", "drudger", "fag", "foot soldier", "grub", "grunt", "laborer", "peon", "plugger", "slave", "slogger", "toiler", "worker" ], "near synonyms":[ "workhorse", "serf" ], "near antonyms":[ "goldbrick", "shirker", "idler", "lazybones", "loafer", "slouch", "slug", "sluggard" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "grumblers":{ "an irritable and complaining person":{ "examples":[ "the motor coach tour would have been okay if I hadn't been paired up with a grumbler who whined through the whole thing" ], "synonyms":[ "bears", "bellyachers", "complainers", "crabs", "cranks", "croakers", "crosspatches", "curmudgeons", "fussers", "gripers", "grouches", "grousers", "growlers", "grumps", "murmurers", "mutterers", "sourpusses", "whiners" ], "near synonyms":[ "hunks", "malcontents", "soreheads", "grinches", "killjoys", "party poopers", "spoilsports", "defeatists", "pessimists", "faultfinders", "kickers", "naggers", "nitpickers", "objectors", "quibblers", "repiners", "crocks", "hypochondriacs" ], "near antonyms":[ "optimists", "Pollyannas", "happy campers" ], "antonyms":[] }, "a person who makes frequent complaints usually about little things":{ "examples":[ "how can you be such a grumbler when so much in your life is going well?" ], "synonyms":[ "babies", "bellyachers", "complainers", "crybabies", "fussbudgets", "fussers", "fusspots", "gripers", "kvetchers", "kvetches", "snivelers", "whiners" ], "near synonyms":[ "bawlers", "bleaters", "moaners", "screamers", "squawkers", "wailers", "weepers", "crabs", "grumps", "malcontents" ], "near antonyms":[ "happy campers" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "grubbiness":{ "the state or quality of being dirty":{ "examples":[ "the grubbiness and general dilapidation of the old house discouraged potential buyers" ], "synonyms":[ "blackness", "dinge", "dinginess", "dirtiness", "dustiness", "filthiness", "foulness", "griminess", "nastiness", "smuttiness", "soilage", "sordidness", "squalidness", "uncleanliness", "uncleanness" ], "near synonyms":[ "discoloration", "staining", "impureness", "impurity", "messiness", "mussiness", "sloppiness", "untidiness", "insanitation", "squalor", "muddiness", "sootiness" ], "near antonyms":[ "purity" ], "antonyms":[ "cleanliness", "spotlessness" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "grubbily":{ "as in nastily , filthily":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "dingily", "dirtily", "filthily", "foully", "nastily", "shabbily", "sleazily", "chaotically", "messily", "untidily", "slatternly", "dowdily", "sloppily", "slovenly" ], "near antonyms":[ "nattily", "sharply", "smart", "smartly", "sprucely", "neatly", "orderly", "tidily", "fashionably", "modishly", "carefully", "fastidiously", "fussily", "meticulously", "cleanly", "immaculately", "spotlessly" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adverb" ] }, "grubstaked":{ "as in underwrote , liquidated":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "cleared", "defrayed", "discharged", "footed", "liquidated", "paid", "paid off", "paid up", "quit", "quitted", "recompensed", "settled", "sprang (for)", "sprung (for)", "stood", "bankrolled", "capitalized", "endowed", "financed", "funded", "staked", "subsidized", "underwrote", "advocated", "aided", "backed", "championed", "endorsed", "indorsed", "patronized", "sponsored", "supported", "maintained", "nourished", "provided (for)", "cofinanced", "co-financed", "refinanced", "refunded" ], "near antonyms":[ "defunded" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "grubstaking":{ "as in underwriting , liquidating":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "clearing", "defraying", "discharging", "footing", "liquidating", "paying", "paying off", "paying up", "quitting", "recompensing", "settling", "springing (for)", "standing", "bankrolling", "capitalizing", "endowing", "financing", "funding", "staking", "subsidizing", "underwriting", "advocating", "aiding", "backing", "championing", "endorsing", "indorsing", "patronizing", "sponsoring", "supporting", "maintaining", "nourishing", "providing (for)", "cofinancing", "co-financing", "refinancing", "refunding" ], "near antonyms":[ "defunding" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gruelling":{ "requiring considerable physical or mental effort":{ "examples":[ "running a marathon is grueling" ], "synonyms":[ "arduous", "Augean", "backbreaking", "challenging", "demanding", "difficult", "effortful", "exacting", "formidable", "hard", "heavy", "hellacious", "herculean", "killer", "laborious", "moiling", "murderous", "pick-and-shovel", "rigorous", "rough", "rugged", "severe", "stiff", "strenuous", "sweaty", "tall", "testing", "toilsome", "tough", "uphill" ], "near synonyms":[ "abstract", "abstruse", "complex", "complicated", "elusive", "hairy", "insoluble", "intricate", "involved", "knotty", "opaque", "problematic", "problematical", "recondite", "serious", "spiny", "stubborn", "thorny", "ticklish", "tricky", "bruising", "burdensome", "exhausting", "labored", "onerous", "oppressive", "stressful", "taxing", "tight", "trying", "annoying", "bothersome", "distressing", "irksome", "troublesome", "vexatious", "grievous", "grim", "strict", "stringent", "brutal", "cruel", "inhuman", "painful" ], "near antonyms":[ "achievable", "clear", "doable", "elementary", "manageable", "uncomplicated", "comforting", "gentle", "painless", "relaxed", "smooth", "soothing", "accessible", "friendly", "idiotproof", "user-friendly" ], "antonyms":[ "cheap", "easy", "effortless", "facile", "light", "mindless", "simple", "soft", "undemanding" ] }, "requiring much time, effort, or careful attention":{ "examples":[ "cutting diamonds can be grueling work" ], "synonyms":[ "arduous", "burdensome", "challenging", "demanding", "exacting", "killing", "laborious", "onerous", "persnickety", "taxing", "toilsome" ], "near synonyms":[ "difficult", "formidable", "hard", "herculean", "rough", "rugged", "stiff", "strenuous", "testing", "tough", "oppressive", "trying", "rigid", "rigorous", "severe", "stern", "strict", "stringent" ], "near antonyms":[ "easy", "effortless", "facile", "simple", "smooth" ], "antonyms":[ "light", "nondemanding", "unchallenging", "undemanding" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "gruesome":{ "extremely disturbing or repellent":{ "examples":[ "didn't stick around to hear the gruesome details of the car accident" ], "synonyms":[ "appalling", "atrocious", "awful", "dreadful", "frightful", "ghastly", "grisly", "hideous", "horrendous", "horrible", "horrid", "horrific", "horrifying", "lurid", "macabre", "monstrous", "nightmare", "nightmarish", "shocking", "terrible", "terrific" ], "near synonyms":[ "alarming", "bloodcurdling", "dire", "direful", "fearful", "fearsome", "forbidding", "formidable", "frightening", "gut-wrenching", "hair-raising", "heart-stopping", "intimidating", "redoubtable", "scary", "terrifying", "abhorrent", "deplorable", "disagreeable", "disgusting", "distasteful", "loathsome", "nauseating", "noisome", "obnoxious", "obscene", "offensive", "repugnant", "repulsive", "revolting", "sickening", "abominable", "evil", "foul", "heinous", "noxious", "odious", "unspeakable", "vile", "grotesque", "ugly", "unsightly" ], "near antonyms":[ "agreeable", "appealing", "attractive", "delectable", "delicious", "delightful", "enjoyable", "enticing", "inviting", "pleasant", "pleasing", "pleasurable", "satisfying", "welcome", "cheering", "comforting", "soothing" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "grumbler":{ "an irritable and complaining person":{ "examples":[ "the motor coach tour would have been okay if I hadn't been paired up with a grumbler who whined through the whole thing" ], "synonyms":[ "bear", "bellyacher", "complainer", "crab", "crank", "croaker", "crosspatch", "curmudgeon", "fusser", "griper", "grouch", "grouser", "growler", "grump", "murmurer", "mutterer", "sourpuss", "whiner" ], "near synonyms":[ "hunks", "malcontent", "sorehead", "grinch", "killjoy", "party pooper", "spoilsport", "defeatist", "pessimist", "faultfinder", "kicker", "nagger", "nitpicker", "objector", "quibbler", "repiner", "crock", "hypochondriac" ], "near antonyms":[ "optimist", "Pollyanna", "happy camper" ], "antonyms":[] }, "a person who makes frequent complaints usually about little things":{ "examples":[ "how can you be such a grumbler when so much in your life is going well?" ], "synonyms":[ "baby", "bellyacher", "complainer", "crybaby", "fussbudget", "fusser", "fusspot", "griper", "kvetch", "kvetcher", "sniveler", "whiner" ], "near synonyms":[ "bawler", "bleater", "moaner", "screamer", "squawker", "wailer", "weeper", "crab", "grump", "malcontent" ], "near antonyms":[ "happy camper" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "grungy":{ "not clean":{ "examples":[ "after playing outside, the kids came in grungy and in need of a good bath" ], "synonyms":[ "bedraggled", "befouled", "begrimed", "bemired", "besmirched", "black", "blackened", "cruddy", "dingy", "dirty", "draggled", "dusty", "filthy", "foul", "grimy", "grotty", "grubby", "mucky", "muddy", "nasty", "smudged", "smutty", "soiled", "sordid", "stained", "sullied", "unclean", "uncleanly" ], "near synonyms":[ "contaminated", "defiled", "germy", "impure", "polluted", "tainted", "insanitary", "uncleaned", "unsanitary", "unsterile", "unsterilized", "unwashed", "greasy", "gunky", "chaotic", "cluttered", "confused", "disarranged", "disarrayed", "disheveled", "dishevelled", "disordered", "jumbled", "littered", "messed", "messy", "muddled", "mussed", "mussy", "rumpled", "scruffy", "sloppy", "slovenly", "unkempt", "untidy", "raunchy", "scuzzy", "shabby", "skanky", "sleazy", "squalid", "collied", "crocked", "fuliginous", "sooty" ], "near antonyms":[ "clear", "limpid", "pure", "cleaned", "cleansed", "combed", "groomed", "neat", "ordered", "orderly", "tidy", "bleached", "purified", "whitened", "bright", "flawless", "perfect", "shiny", "sparkling", "unspotted", "untouched", "taintless", "unblemished", "undefiled", "unpolluted", "untainted", "virgin", "wholesome" ], "antonyms":[ "clean", "cleanly", "immaculate", "spick-and-span", "spic-and-span", "spotless", "stainless", "ultraclean", "unsoiled", "unstained", "unsullied" ] }, "showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect":{ "examples":[ "even though this grungy sweatshirt is falling apart, it's still my favorite" ], "synonyms":[ "beat-up", "bombed-out", "dilapidated", "dog-eared", "down-at-the-heels", "down-at-heel", "down-at-the-heel", "down-at-heels", "dumpy", "mangy", "mean", "miserable", "moth-eaten", "neglected", "ratty", "run-down", "scrubby", "scruffy", "seedy", "shabby", "sleazy", "tacky", "tatterdemalion", "tatty", "threadbare", "timeworn", "tumbledown" ], "near synonyms":[ "abandoned", "unkept", "desolate", "forlorn", "godforsaken", "broken-down", "decrepit", "tired", "worn-out", "bedraggled", "dingy", "ragged", "tattered", "decaying", "deteriorated", "deteriorating", "rackety", "ramshackle", "rattletrap", "rickety", "broken", "damaged", "destroyed", "harmed", "hurt", "impaired", "injured", "ruined", "wrecked" ], "near antonyms":[ "brand-new", "fresh", "new", "cared-for", "kept-up", "maintained", "mended", "patched", "rebuilt", "reconstructed", "smart", "spiffy", "spruce" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "grueling":{ "requiring considerable physical or mental effort":{ "examples":[ "running a marathon is grueling" ], "synonyms":[ "arduous", "Augean", "backbreaking", "challenging", "demanding", "difficult", "effortful", "exacting", "formidable", "hard", "heavy", "hellacious", "herculean", "killer", "laborious", "moiling", "murderous", "pick-and-shovel", "rigorous", "rough", "rugged", "severe", "stiff", "strenuous", "sweaty", "tall", "testing", "toilsome", "tough", "uphill" ], "near synonyms":[ "abstract", "abstruse", "complex", "complicated", "elusive", "hairy", "insoluble", "intricate", "involved", "knotty", "opaque", "problematic", "problematical", "recondite", "serious", "spiny", "stubborn", "thorny", "ticklish", "tricky", "bruising", "burdensome", "exhausting", "labored", "onerous", "oppressive", "stressful", "taxing", "tight", "trying", "annoying", "bothersome", "distressing", "irksome", "troublesome", "vexatious", "grievous", "grim", "strict", "stringent", "brutal", "cruel", "inhuman", "painful" ], "near antonyms":[ "achievable", "clear", "doable", "elementary", "manageable", "uncomplicated", "comforting", "gentle", "painless", "relaxed", "smooth", "soothing", "accessible", "friendly", "idiotproof", "user-friendly" ], "antonyms":[ "cheap", "easy", "effortless", "facile", "light", "mindless", "simple", "soft", "undemanding" ] }, "requiring much time, effort, or careful attention":{ "examples":[ "cutting diamonds can be grueling work" ], "synonyms":[ "arduous", "burdensome", "challenging", "demanding", "exacting", "killing", "laborious", "onerous", "persnickety", "taxing", "toilsome" ], "near synonyms":[ "difficult", "formidable", "hard", "herculean", "rough", "rugged", "stiff", "strenuous", "testing", "tough", "oppressive", "trying", "rigid", "rigorous", "severe", "stern", "strict", "stringent" ], "near antonyms":[ "easy", "effortless", "facile", "simple", "smooth" ], "antonyms":[ "light", "nondemanding", "unchallenging", "undemanding" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "grumps":{ "an irritable and complaining person":{ "examples":[ "a real grump in the morning" ], "synonyms":[ "bears", "bellyachers", "complainers", "crabs", "cranks", "croakers", "crosspatches", "curmudgeons", "fussers", "gripers", "grouches", "grousers", "growlers", "grumblers", "murmurers", "mutterers", "sourpusses", "whiners" ], "near synonyms":[ "hunks", "malcontents", "soreheads", "grinches", "killjoys", "party poopers", "spoilsports", "defeatists", "pessimists", "faultfinders", "kickers", "naggers", "nitpickers", "objectors", "quibblers", "repiners", "crocks", "hypochondriacs" ], "near antonyms":[ "optimists", "Pollyannas", "happy campers" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely":{ "examples":[ "those incessantly grumping patients were generally ignored by the nursing home staff" ], "synonyms":[ "beefs", "bellyaches", "bitches", "bleats", "carps", "caterwauls", "complains", "crabs", "croaks", "fusses", "gripes", "grizzles", "grouches", "grouses", "growls", "grumbles", "hollers", "inveighs", "keens", "kicks", "kvetches", "maunders", "moans", "murmurs", "mutters", "nags", "repines", "screams", "squawks", "squeals", "wails", "whimpers", "whines", "whinges", "yammers", "yawps", "yaups", "yowls" ], "near synonyms":[ "objects (to)", "protests", "quarrels (with)", "cavils", "quibbles", "frets", "stews", "worries", "blubbers", "cries", "sobs", "bemoans", "bewails", "deplores", "laments" ], "near antonyms":[ "accepts", "bears", "countenances", "endures", "takes", "tolerates", "applauds", "cheers", "commends" ], "antonyms":[ "crows", "delights", "rejoices" ] }, "to silently go about in a bad mood":{ "examples":[ "he's been grumping about the house all morning because the golf tournament got rained out" ], "synonyms":[ "mopes", "pouts", "sulks" ], "near synonyms":[ "broods", "dwells (on)", "mulls (over)", "muses (over)", "ponders", "frowns", "glowers", "lowers", "lours", "scowls", "carries on", "takes on", "pets" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "grunts":{ "speech that is not clear enough to be understood":{ "examples":[ "preoccupied with what he was doing, the mechanic gave only a grunt when I asked when the car would be ready" ], "synonyms":[ "mumbles", "murmurs", "mutters" ], "near synonyms":[ "rumors", "undertones", "whispers", "babbles", "babblings", "blabs", "chatter", "drivel", "gabbles", "jabberings", "jabbers", "prattles", "ramblings" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "a person who does very hard or dull work":{ "examples":[ "we have an opening in the warehouse if you don't mind doing grunt work" ], "synonyms":[ "dogsbodies", "drones", "drudgers", "drudges", "fags", "foot soldiers", "grubbers", "grubs", "laborers", "peons", "peones", "pluggers", "slaves", "sloggers", "toilers", "workers" ], "near synonyms":[ "workhorses", "serfs" ], "near antonyms":[ "goldbricks", "shirkers", "idlers", "lazybones", "loafers", "slouches", "sluggards", "slugs" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to speak softly and unclearly":{ "examples":[ "was so absorbed with the video game that when asked what he wanted for dinner, he just grunted" ], "synonyms":[ "chunters", "mouths", "mumbles", "murmurs", "mutters" ], "near synonyms":[ "babbles", "blabs", "chatters", "drivels", "gabbles", "gibbers", "jabbers", "maunders", "prattles", "rambles", "breathes", "gasps", "pants", "whispers", "buzzes" ], "near antonyms":[ "articulates", "enunciates" ], "antonyms":[ "speaks out", "speaks up" ] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "grudging":{ "said, done, or given in an unwilling or doubtful way":{ "examples":[ "Her theories have begun to win grudging acceptance in the scientific community.", "He has earned the grudging admiration/respect of his rivals." ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "begrudging", "envious", "resentful", "cheap", "chintzy", "close", "closefisted", "mean", "mingy", "miserly", "niggard", "niggardly", "parsimonious", "penny-pinching", "penurious", "pinching", "pinchpenny", "spare", "sparing", "stingy", "stinting", "tight", "tightfisted", "uncharitable", "ungenerous", "careful", "chary", "conserving", "economical", "economizing", "frugal", "saving", "scrimping", "skimping", "thrifty", "acquisitive", "avaricious", "avid", "coveting", "covetous", "desirous", "grasping", "greedy", "hoggish", "itchy", "mercenary", "rapacious", "selfish", "shabby", "small", "sordid", "inhospitable" ], "near antonyms":[ "altruistic", "selfless", "unselfish", "extravagant", "free", "handsome", "lavish", "overgenerous", "profuse", "beneficent", "benevolent", "hospitable", "humanitarian", "philanthropic", "philanthropical", "compassionate", "good-hearted", "greathearted", "kindly", "magnanimous", "openhearted", "thriftless", "unthrifty", "dissipating", "frittering", "prodigal", "profligate", "spendthrift", "splurging", "squandering", "wasteful", "wasting", "bounteous", "bountiful", "charitable", "freehanded", "generous", "liberal", "munificent", "openhanded", "unsparing", "unstinting" ], "antonyms":[] }, "as in disliking , deploring":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "deploring", "discountenancing", "disfavoring", "disliking", "frowning (at or on)", "censuring", "denying", "disallowing", "disapproving", "interdicting", "refusing", "rejecting", "revoking", "suppressing", "withholding", "checking", "curbing", "keeping", "repressing", "restraining", "hindering", "impeding", "obstructing", "banning", "enjoining", "forbidding", "prohibiting", "proscribing", "vetoing" ], "near antonyms":[ "allowing", "green-lighting", "having", "permitting", "suffering", "authorizing", "commissioning", "licensing", "licencing", "acceding (to)", "acquiescing", "agreeing (to)", "assenting (to)", "consenting (to)", "OK'ing", "okaying", "warranting" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "verb" ] }, "grunted":{ "to speak softly and unclearly":{ "examples":[ "was so absorbed with the video game that when asked what he wanted for dinner, he just grunted" ], "synonyms":[ "chuntered", "mouthed", "mumbled", "murmured", "muttered" ], "near synonyms":[ "babbled", "blabbed", "chattered", "driveled", "drivelled", "gabbled", "gibbered", "jabbered", "maundered", "prattled", "rambled", "breathed", "gasped", "panted", "whispered", "buzzed" ], "near antonyms":[ "articulated", "enunciated" ], "antonyms":[ "spoke out", "spoke up" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "grubs (about)":{ "as in pokes (around)":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "pokes (around)", "ascertains", "descries", "detects", "determines", "discovers", "ferrets (out)", "finds", "finds out", "gets", "hits (on or upon)", "learns", "locates", "runs down", "scares up", "tracks (down)", "explores", "probes", "prospects", "skirmishes", "snoops", "audits", "checks (out)", "examines", "inspects", "investigates", "reviews", "scans", "scrutinizes", "surveys", "browses", "glances (over)", "looks over", "frisks", "pats down", "shakes down", "peruses", "studies", "combs", "digs (through)", "dredges", "hunts (through)", "rakes", "ransacks", "rifles", "rummages", "scours", "searches", "sorts (through)", "trolls" ], "near antonyms":[ "hides", "abandons", "loses", "ignores", "neglects" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gruffness":{ "as in hostility , sternness":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "harshness", "hostility", "relentlessness", "severity", "sternness", "vehemence", "acidity", "acidness", "acridity", "acridness", "acrimony", "asperity", "bile", "bitterness", "cattiness", "corrosiveness", "mordancy", "tartness", "virulence", "virulency", "vitriol", "coldness", "crossness", "discourteousness", "iciness", "impoliteness", "incivility", "nastiness", "rudeness", "sourness", "surliness", "ungraciousness", "anger", "animosity", "gall", "jaundice", "malevolence", "malice", "rancor", "scorn", "spite", "spleen", "venom", "vindictiveness", "jealousy", "pique", "resentment", "sour grapes" ], "near antonyms":[ "civility", "cordiality", "courtesy", "diplomacy", "geniality", "graciousness", "kindness", "politeness", "tactfulness", "compassion", "softness", "sweetness", "sympathy", "tenderness", "warmth", "oiliness", "smoothness", "suaveness", "suavity", "unctuousness", "urbanity" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "grumbling":{ "as in complaining , whining":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "complaining", "fussing", "griping", "kvetching", "protesting", "squawking", "whining", "uncompromising", "unforgiving", "unyielding", "impatient", "intolerant" ], "near antonyms":[ "abiding", "enduring", "forbearing", "patient", "tolerant", "accepting", "forgiving", "long-suffering", "resigned", "uncomplaining", "willing", "indulgent" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely":{ "examples":[ "he grumbled about how sore his feet were after standing all day" ], "synonyms":[ "beefing", "bellyaching", "bitching", "bleating", "carping", "caterwauling", "complaining", "crabbing", "croaking", "fussing", "griping", "grizzling", "grouching", "grousing", "growling", "grumping", "hollering", "inveighing", "keening", "kicking", "kvetching", "maundering", "moaning", "murmuring", "muttering", "nagging", "repining", "screaming", "squawking", "squealing", "wailing", "whimpering", "whinging", "whingeing", "whining", "yammering", "yawping", "yauping", "yowling" ], "near synonyms":[ "objecting (to)", "protesting", "quarreling (with)", "quarrelling (with)", "caviling", "cavilling", "quibbling", "fretting", "stewing", "worrying", "blubbering", "crying", "sobbing", "bemoaning", "bewailing", "deploring", "lamenting" ], "near antonyms":[ "accepting", "bearing", "countenancing", "enduring", "taking", "tolerating", "applauding", "cheering", "commending" ], "antonyms":[ "crowing", "delighting", "rejoicing" ] }, "to make a low heavy rolling sound":{ "examples":[ "heavily loaded trucks grumbling as they passed over the steel bridge" ], "synonyms":[ "growling", "lumbering", "rolling", "rumbling" ], "near synonyms":[ "booming", "drumming", "thundering", "bellowing" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "verb" ] }, "grump":{ "an irritable and complaining person":{ "examples":[ "a real grump in the morning" ], "synonyms":[ "bear", "bellyacher", "complainer", "crab", "crank", "croaker", "crosspatch", "curmudgeon", "fusser", "griper", "grouch", "grouser", "growler", "grumbler", "murmurer", "mutterer", "sourpuss", "whiner" ], "near synonyms":[ "hunks", "malcontent", "sorehead", "grinch", "killjoy", "party pooper", "spoilsport", "defeatist", "pessimist", "faultfinder", "kicker", "nagger", "nitpicker", "objector", "quibbler", "repiner", "crock", "hypochondriac" ], "near antonyms":[ "optimist", "Pollyanna", "happy camper" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely":{ "examples":[ "those incessantly grumping patients were generally ignored by the nursing home staff" ], "synonyms":[ "beef", "bellyache", "bitch", "bleat", "carp", "caterwaul", "complain", "crab", "croak", "fuss", "gripe", "grizzle", "grouch", "grouse", "growl", "grumble", "holler", "inveigh", "keen", "kick", "kvetch", "maunder", "moan", "murmur", "mutter", "nag", "repine", "scream", "squawk", "squeal", "wail", "whimper", "whine", "whinge", "yammer", "yawp", "yaup", "yowl" ], "near synonyms":[ "object (to)", "protest", "quarrel (with)", "cavil", "quibble", "fret", "stew", "worry", "blubber", "cry", "sob", "bemoan", "bewail", "deplore", "lament" ], "near antonyms":[ "accept", "bear", "countenance", "endure", "take", "tolerate", "applaud", "cheer", "commend" ], "antonyms":[ "crow", "delight", "rejoice" ] }, "to silently go about in a bad mood":{ "examples":[ "he's been grumping about the house all morning because the golf tournament got rained out" ], "synonyms":[ "mope", "pout", "sulk" ], "near synonyms":[ "brood", "dwell (on)", "mull (over)", "muse (over)", "ponder", "frown", "glower", "lower", "lour", "scowl", "carry on", "take on", "pet" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "grunt":{ "speech that is not clear enough to be understood":{ "examples":[ "preoccupied with what he was doing, the mechanic gave only a grunt when I asked when the car would be ready" ], "synonyms":[ "grunting", "mumble", "murmur", "murmuring", "mutter", "muttering" ], "near synonyms":[ "rumor", "undertone", "whisper", "babble", "babbling", "blab", "blabbing", "chatter", "chattering", "drivel", "driveling", "drivelling", "gabble", "gabbling", "jabber", "jabbering", "maundering", "prattle", "prattling", "rambling" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "a person who does very hard or dull work":{ "examples":[ "we have an opening in the warehouse if you don't mind doing grunt work" ], "synonyms":[ "dogsbody", "drone", "drudge", "drudger", "fag", "foot soldier", "grub", "grubber", "laborer", "peon", "plugger", "slave", "slogger", "toiler", "worker" ], "near synonyms":[ "workhorse", "serf" ], "near antonyms":[ "goldbrick", "shirker", "idler", "lazybones", "loafer", "slouch", "slug", "sluggard" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to speak softly and unclearly":{ "examples":[ "was so absorbed with the video game that when asked what he wanted for dinner, he just grunted" ], "synonyms":[ "chunter", "mouth", "mumble", "murmur", "mutter" ], "near synonyms":[ "babble", "blab", "chatter", "drivel", "gabble", "gibber", "jabber", "maunder", "prattle", "ramble", "breathe", "gasp", "pant", "whisper", "buzz" ], "near antonyms":[ "articulate", "enunciate" ], "antonyms":[ "speak out", "speak up" ] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "grubbed":{ "to devote serious and sustained effort":{ "examples":[ "grubbing away at the yard work before the first snow of the season" ], "synonyms":[ "banged away", "beavered (away)", "drudged", "dug (away)", "endeavored", "fagged", "humped", "hustled", "labored", "moiled", "pegged (away)", "plodded", "plowed", "plugged", "slaved", "slogged", "strained", "strove", "strived", "struggled", "sweat", "sweated", "toiled", "travailed", "tugged", "worked", "wrought" ], "near synonyms":[ "applied (oneself)", "buckled (down)", "dug in", "hammered (away)", "knuckled down", "pitched in", "attacked", "drove", "essayed", "tried", "exercised", "exerted", "overexerted", "overworked", "eked out", "ground (out)", "put out", "scrabbled", "scratched", "trudged", "waded" ], "near antonyms":[ "broke", "eased (up)", "let up", "slackened", "bummed", "chilled", "dallied", "dillydallied", "footled", "goldbricked", "goofed (off)", "hacked (around)", "hung (around or out)", "hanged (around or out)", "idled", "lazed", "loafed", "lounged", "shirked", "slacked (off)", "vegged out", "basked", "lolled", "relaxed", "reposed", "rested", "unwound", "dabbled", "doodled", "fooled around", "fribbled", "goofed (around)", "hung", "hanged", "hung about", "messed around", "monkeyed (around)", "played", "pottered (around)", "puttered (around)", "trifled" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "grub":{ "substances intended to be eaten":{ "examples":[ "after the game, we headed to the diner for some hearty grub" ], "synonyms":[ "bread", "chow", "chuck", "comestibles", "eatables", "eats", "edibles", "fare", "food", "foodstuffs", "meat", "provender", "provisions", "table", "tucker", "viands", "victuals", "vittles" ], "near synonyms":[ "commissary", "rations", "supplies", "aliment", "nutriment", "diet", "nourishment", "nurture", "sustenance", "mess", "pap", "ensilage", "feed", "fodder", "forage", "silage", "slop", "swill", "feast", "meal", "refreshments", "regale", "repast", "spread", "board", "dish", "plate", "platter", "serving", "finger food", "natural food" ], "near antonyms":[ "bane", "poison", "toxin", "venom" ], "antonyms":[] }, "a person who does very hard or dull work":{ "examples":[ "you may have to spend some time working as a grub before challenging work comes your way" ], "synonyms":[ "dogsbody", "drone", "drudge", "drudger", "fag", "foot soldier", "grubber", "grunt", "laborer", "peon", "plugger", "slave", "slogger", "toiler", "worker" ], "near synonyms":[ "workhorse", "serf" ], "near antonyms":[ "goldbrick", "shirker", "idler", "lazybones", "loafer", "slouch", "slug", "sluggard" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to devote serious and sustained effort":{ "examples":[ "grubbing away at the yard work before the first snow of the season" ], "synonyms":[ "bang away", "beaver (away)", "dig (away)", "drudge", "endeavor", "fag", "hump", "hustle", "labor", "moil", "peg (away)", "plod", "plow", "plug", "slave", "slog", "strain", "strive", "struggle", "sweat", "toil", "travail", "tug", "work" ], "near synonyms":[ "apply (oneself)", "buckle (down)", "dig in", "hammer (away)", "knuckle down", "pitch in", "attack", "drive", "essay", "try", "exercise", "exert", "overexert", "overwork", "eke out", "grind (out)", "put out", "scrabble", "scratch", "trudge", "wade" ], "near antonyms":[ "break", "ease (up)", "let up", "slacken", "bum", "chill", "dally", "dillydally", "footle", "goldbrick", "goof (off)", "hack (around)", "hang (around or out)", "idle", "laze", "loaf", "lounge", "shirk", "slack (off)", "veg out", "bask", "loll", "relax", "repose", "rest", "unwind", "dabble", "doodle", "fool around", "fribble", "goof (around)", "hang", "hang about", "mess around", "monkey (around)", "play", "potter (around)", "putter (around)", "trifle" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "grumpy":{ "easily irritated or annoyed":{ "examples":[ "a grumpy neighbor whose yard we had long ago learned not to trespass" ], "synonyms":[ "choleric", "crabby", "cranky", "cross", "crotchety", "fiery", "grouchy", "irascible", "irritable", "peevish", "perverse", "pettish", "petulant", "prickly", "quick-tempered", "raspy", "ratty", "short-tempered", "snappish", "snappy", "snarky", "snippety", "snippy", "stuffy", "testy", "waspish" ], "near synonyms":[ "bearish", "bilious", "cantankerous", "cross-grained", "curmudgeonly", "disagreeable", "dyspeptic", "ill-humored", "ill-natured", "ill-tempered", "off-color", "off-colored", "ornery", "querulous", "snarly", "surly", "argumentative", "bellicose", "belligerent", "combative", "contentious", "disputatious", "fractious", "fretful", "pugnacious", "quarrelsome", "scrappy", "truculent", "huffy", "pouty", "sensitive", "short", "sulky", "sullen", "tetchy", "thin-skinned", "touchy", "hot-blooded", "passionate" ], "near antonyms":[ "affable", "companionable", "cordial", "extroverted", "extraverted", "friendly", "genial", "gregarious", "outgoing", "sociable", "agreeable", "amiable", "good-natured", "good-tempered", "sweet", "well-disposed", "carefree", "easygoing", "happy-go-lucky", "relaxed", "forbearing", "long-suffering", "obliging", "patient", "stoic", "stoical", "tolerant", "uncomplaining", "understanding" ], "antonyms":[] }, "given to complaining a lot":{ "examples":[ "the baby's sure to be grumpy if she doesn't get her afternoon nap" ], "synonyms":[ "crabby", "cranky", "fussy", "grouchy", "querulous" ], "near synonyms":[ "antsy", "fidgety", "restive", "restless", "squirmy", "twitchy", "uneasy", "wiggly", "wriggly", "discontented", "disgruntled", "displeased", "dissatisfied", "fretful", "nervous", "worrisome", "cantankerous", "choleric", "cross", "crotchety", "irascible", "irritable", "ornery", "peevish", "perverse", "pettish", "petulant", "quick-tempered", "short-tempered", "snappish", "snappy", "snippy", "testy", "waspish" ], "near antonyms":[ "affable", "agreeable", "amiable", "genial", "good-humored", "good-natured", "good-tempered", "gracious", "well-disposed", "accommodating", "complaisant", "obliging", "easygoing", "laid-back", "relaxed" ], "antonyms":[ "forbearing", "long-suffering", "patient", "stoic", "stoical", "tolerant", "uncomplaining" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "grudges":{ "a lingering ill will towards a person for a real or imagined wrong":{ "examples":[ "he's had a grudge against her ever since she snubbed him at the dance" ], "synonyms":[ "downs", "grievances", "resentments", "scores" ], "near synonyms":[ "condemnations", "offenses", "offences", "umbrages", "complaints", "dudgeons", "huffs", "peeves", "piques", "despites", "malevolences", "malices", "spites", "spleens", "venoms", "animosities", "antagonisms", "antipathies", "enmities", "hostilities", "rancors" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "as in dislikes , deplores":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "deplores", "discountenances", "disfavors", "dislikes", "frowns (at or on)", "censures", "denies", "disallows", "disapproves", "interdicts", "refuses", "rejects", "revokes", "suppresses", "withholds", "checks", "curbs", "keeps", "represses", "restrains", "hinders", "impedes", "obstructs", "bans", "enjoins", "forbids", "prohibits", "proscribes", "vetoes" ], "near antonyms":[ "allows", "green-lights", "has", "permits", "suffers", "authorizes", "commissions", "licenses", "licences", "accedes (to)", "acquiesces", "agrees (to)", "assents (to)", "consents (to)", "OKs", "okays", "warrants" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "grudge":{ "a lingering ill will towards a person for a real or imagined wrong":{ "examples":[ "he's had a grudge against her ever since she snubbed him at the dance" ], "synonyms":[ "down", "grievance", "resentment", "score" ], "near synonyms":[ "condemnation", "offense", "offence", "umbrage", "complaint", "dudgeon", "huff", "peeve", "pique", "despite", "hatefulness", "malevolence", "malice", "maliciousness", "meanness", "nastiness", "spite", "spitefulness", "spleen", "venom", "viciousness", "animosity", "antagonism", "antipathy", "bitterness", "enmity", "hostility", "rancor" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "a deep-seated ill will":{ "examples":[ "there's been a grudge between the two families for years" ], "synonyms":[ "animosity", "animus", "antagonism", "antipathy", "bad blood", "bitterness", "enmity", "gall", "hostility", "jaundice", "rancor" ], "near synonyms":[ "blood feud", "feud", "score", "vendetta", "hate", "hatred", "loathing", "vindictiveness", "virulence", "vitriol", "alienation", "disaffection", "estrangement", "conflict", "coolness", "discord", "friction", "strain", "tension", "inhospitableness", "unfriendliness", "malice", "malignancy", "malignity", "spite", "spitefulness", "venom" ], "near antonyms":[ "amiability", "amicability", "civility", "cordiality", "friendliness", "hospitality", "neighborliness", "comity", "empathy", "friendship", "goodwill", "sympathy", "understanding" ], "antonyms":[ "amity" ] }, "as in dislike , deplore":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "deplore", "discountenance", "disfavor", "dislike", "frown (at or on)", "censure", "deny", "disallow", "disapprove", "interdict", "refuse", "reject", "revoke", "suppress", "withhold", "check", "curb", "keep", "repress", "restrain", "hinder", "impede", "obstruct", "ban", "enjoin", "forbid", "prohibit", "proscribe", "veto" ], "near antonyms":[ "allow", "green-light", "have", "permit", "suffer", "authorize", "commission", "license", "licence", "accede (to)", "acquiesce", "agree (to)", "assent (to)", "consent (to)", "OK", "okay", "warrant" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "grudgingly":{ "as in begrudgingly":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "begrudgingly", "angrily", "belligerently", "coldly", "coolly", "cooly", "frigidly", "hostilely", "obnoxiously", "provocatively", "contemptuously", "disdainfully", "rudely", "scornfully", "parsimoniously", "stingily", "ungenerously" ], "near antonyms":[ "amply", "bounteously", "bountifully", "freehandedly", "freeheartedly", "generously", "handsomely", "lavishly", "liberally", "munificently", "openhandedly", "unstintingly", "well", "considerately", "courteously", "hospitably", "kindly", "nicely", "reasonably", "sweetly", "thoughtfully", "affably", "amiably", "cheerfully", "cheerily", "congenially", "cordially", "friendlily", "genially", "good-heartedly", "good-naturedly", "graciously" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adverb" ] }, "grubby":{ "not clean":{ "examples":[ "clean off those grubby hands before you touch anything" ], "synonyms":[ "bedraggled", "befouled", "begrimed", "bemired", "besmirched", "black", "blackened", "cruddy", "dingy", "dirty", "draggled", "dusty", "filthy", "foul", "grimy", "grotty", "grungy", "mucky", "muddy", "nasty", "smudged", "smutty", "soiled", "sordid", "stained", "sullied", "unclean", "uncleanly" ], "near synonyms":[ "contaminated", "defiled", "germy", "impure", "polluted", "tainted", "insanitary", "uncleaned", "unsanitary", "unsterile", "unsterilized", "unwashed", "greasy", "gunky", "chaotic", "cluttered", "confused", "disarranged", "disarrayed", "disheveled", "dishevelled", "disordered", "jumbled", "littered", "messed", "messy", "muddled", "mussed", "mussy", "rumpled", "scruffy", "sloppy", "slovenly", "unkempt", "untidy", "raunchy", "scuzzy", "shabby", "skanky", "sleazy", "squalid", "collied", "crocked", "fuliginous", "sooty" ], "near antonyms":[ "clear", "limpid", "pure", "cleaned", "cleansed", "combed", "groomed", "neat", "ordered", "orderly", "tidy", "bleached", "purified", "whitened", "bright", "flawless", "perfect", "shiny", "sparkling", "unspotted", "untouched", "taintless", "unblemished", "undefiled", "unpolluted", "untainted", "virgin", "wholesome" ], "antonyms":[ "clean", "cleanly", "immaculate", "spick-and-span", "spic-and-span", "spotless", "stainless", "ultraclean", "unsoiled", "unstained", "unsullied" ] }, "arousing or deserving of one's loathing and disgust":{ "examples":[ "that's a grubby reason to stop talking to a friend" ], "synonyms":[ "cheap", "contemptible", "cruddy", "deplorable", "despicable", "dirty", "lame", "lousy", "mean", "nasty", "paltry", "pitiable", "pitiful", "ratty", "scabby", "scummy", "scurvy", "sneaking", "sorry", "wretched" ], "near synonyms":[ "abhorrent", "abominable", "condemnable", "detestable", "execrable", "hateful", "loathsome", "odious", "disgusting", "reptilian", "repugnant", "repulsive", "revolting", "revulsive", "discreditable", "disgraceful", "dishonorable", "disreputable", "ignominious", "shameful", "base", "ignoble", "low", "shabby", "sordid", "squalid", "vile", "blamable", "censurable", "reprehensible", "reproachable", "cowardly", "craven", "dastardly", "unethical", "unprincipled", "unscrupulous" ], "near antonyms":[ "high-minded", "honest", "honorable", "noble", "principled", "redoubtable", "reputable", "right-minded", "scrupulous", "upright", "ethical", "good", "moral", "right", "righteous", "virtuous" ], "antonyms":[ "admirable", "commendable", "creditable", "laudable", "meritorious", "praiseworthy" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "grumpiness":{ "readiness to show annoyance or impatience":{ "examples":[ "I don't want your customary grumpiness to spoil the evening" ], "synonyms":[ "biliousness", "choler", "crankiness", "crossness", "crotchetiness", "grouchiness", "huffiness", "irascibility", "irascibleness", "irritability", "irritableness", "peevishness", "perverseness", "perversity", "pettishness", "petulance", "testiness", "waspishness" ], "near synonyms":[ "cantankerousness", "crustiness", "curmudgeonliness", "disagreeableness", "dyspepsia", "fretfulness", "orneriness", "sulkiness", "surliness", "aggression", "aggressiveness", "bellicosity", "belligerence", "belligerency", "combativeness", "contentiousness", "contrariness", "disputatiousness", "feistiness", "fight", "pugnaciousness", "pugnacity", "quarrelsomeness", "scrappiness", "truculence", "truculency", "fussiness", "querulousness", "rudeness", "oversensitiveness", "sensitivity", "supersensitivity", "touchiness", "animosity", "antagonism", "antipathy", "fierceness", "hostility", "jaundice", "rancor", "unfriendliness", "anger", "exasperation", "fury", "indignation", "rage", "spleen", "wrath", "hot-bloodedness", "passion" ], "near antonyms":[ "forbearance", "long-suffering", "patience", "tolerance", "understanding", "affability", "agreeableness", "amenity", "amicability", "cordiality", "friendliness", "geniality", "sociability", "amiability", "amiableness", "good-humoredness", "good-naturedness", "good-temperedness", "coolness", "serenity", "tranquillity", "tranquility", "easygoingness", "gentleness", "kindliness", "mildness" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "grubs":{ "a person who does very hard or dull work":{ "examples":[ "you may have to spend some time working as a grub before challenging work comes your way" ], "synonyms":[ "dogsbodies", "drones", "drudgers", "drudges", "fags", "foot soldiers", "grubbers", "grunts", "laborers", "peons", "peones", "pluggers", "slaves", "sloggers", "toilers", "workers" ], "near synonyms":[ "workhorses", "serfs" ], "near antonyms":[ "goldbricks", "shirkers", "idlers", "lazybones", "loafers", "slouches", "sluggards", "slugs" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to devote serious and sustained effort":{ "examples":[ "grubbing away at the yard work before the first snow of the season" ], "synonyms":[ "bangs away", "beavers (away)", "digs (away)", "drudges", "endeavors", "fags", "humps", "hustles", "labors", "moils", "pegs (away)", "plods", "plows", "plugs", "slaves", "slogs", "strains", "strives", "struggles", "sweats", "toils", "travails", "tugs", "works" ], "near synonyms":[ "applies (oneself)", "buckles (down)", "digs in", "hammers (away)", "knuckles down", "pitches in", "attacks", "drives", "essays", "tries", "exercises", "exerts", "overexerts", "overworks", "ekes out", "grinds (out)", "puts out", "scrabbles", "scratches", "trudges", "wades" ], "near antonyms":[ "breaks", "eases (up)", "lets up", "slackens", "bums", "chills", "dallies", "dillydallies", "footles", "goldbricks", "goofs (off)", "hacks (around)", "hangs (around or out)", "idles", "lazes", "loafs", "lounges", "shirks", "slacks (off)", "vegges out", "veges out", "basks", "lolls", "relaxes", "reposes", "rests", "unwinds", "dabbles", "doodles", "fools around", "fribbles", "goofs (around)", "hangs", "hangs about", "messes around", "monkeys (around)", "plays", "potters (around)", "putters (around)", "trifles" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "grumbled":{ "to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely":{ "examples":[ "he grumbled about how sore his feet were after standing all day" ], "synonyms":[ "beefed", "bellyached", "bitched", "bleated", "carped", "caterwauled", "complained", "crabbed", "croaked", "fussed", "griped", "grizzled", "grouched", "groused", "growled", "grumped", "hollered", "inveighed", "keened", "kicked", "kvetched", "maundered", "moaned", "murmured", "muttered", "nagged", "repined", "screamed", "squawked", "squealed", "wailed", "whimpered", "whined", "whinged", "yammered", "yawped", "yauped", "yowled" ], "near synonyms":[ "objected (to)", "protested", "quarreled (with)", "quarrelled (with)", "caviled", "cavilled", "quibbled", "fretted", "stewed", "worried", "blubbered", "cried", "sobbed", "bemoaned", "bewailed", "deplored", "lamented" ], "near antonyms":[ "accepted", "bore", "countenanced", "endured", "tolerated", "took", "applauded", "cheered", "commended" ], "antonyms":[ "crowed", "delighted", "rejoiced" ] }, "to make a low heavy rolling sound":{ "examples":[ "heavily loaded trucks grumbling as they passed over the steel bridge" ], "synonyms":[ "growled", "lumbered", "rolled", "rumbled" ], "near synonyms":[ "boomed", "drummed", "thundered", "bellowed" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "grubbing":{ "to devote serious and sustained effort":{ "examples":[ "grubbing away at the yard work before the first snow of the season" ], "synonyms":[ "banging away", "beavering (away)", "digging (away)", "drudging", "endeavoring", "fagging", "humping", "hustling", "laboring", "moiling", "pegging (away)", "plodding", "plowing", "plugging", "slaving", "slogging", "straining", "striving", "struggling", "sweating", "toiling", "travailing", "tugging", "working" ], "near synonyms":[ "applying (oneself)", "buckling (down)", "digging in", "hammering (away)", "knuckling down", "pitching in", "attacking", "driving", "essaying", "trying", "exercising", "exerting", "overexerting", "overworking", "eking out", "grinding (out)", "putting out", "scrabbling", "scratching", "trudging", "wading" ], "near antonyms":[ "breaking", "easing (up)", "letting up", "slackening", "bumming", "chilling", "dallying", "dillydallying", "footling", "goldbricking", "goofing (off)", "hacking (around)", "hanging (around or out)", "idling", "lazing", "loafing", "lounging", "shirking", "slacking (off)", "vegging out", "basking", "lolling", "relaxing", "reposing", "resting", "unwinding", "dabbling", "doodling", "fooling around", "fribbling", "goofing (around)", "hanging", "hanging about", "messing around", "monkeying (around)", "playing", "pottering (around)", "puttering (around)", "trifling" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "grubstake":{ "as in underwrite , liquidate":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "clear", "defray", "discharge", "foot", "liquidate", "pay", "pay off", "pay up", "quit", "recompense", "settle", "spring (for)", "stand", "bankroll", "capitalize", "endow", "finance", "fund", "stake", "subsidize", "underwrite", "advocate", "aid", "back", "champion", "endorse", "indorse", "patronize", "sponsor", "support", "maintain", "nourish", "provide (for)", "cofinance", "refinance", "refund" ], "near antonyms":[ "defund" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "grub (about)":{ "as in poke (around)":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "poke (around)", "ascertain", "descry", "detect", "determine", "discover", "ferret (out)", "find", "find out", "get", "hit (on or upon)", "learn", "locate", "run down", "scare up", "track (down)", "explore", "probe", "prospect", "skirmish", "snoop", "audit", "check (out)", "examine", "inspect", "investigate", "review", "scan", "scrutinize", "survey", "browse", "glance (over)", "look over", "frisk", "pat down", "shake down", "peruse", "study", "comb", "dig (through)", "dredge", "hunt (through)", "rake", "ransack", "rifle", "rummage", "scour", "search", "sort (through)", "troll" ], "near antonyms":[ "hide", "abandon", "lose", "ignore", "neglect" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "gruffly":{ "as in curtly , brusquely":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "abruptly", "bluntly", "brusquely", "curtly", "point-blank", "sharply", "artlessly", "earnestly", "simply", "sincerely", "impolitely", "inconsiderately", "rudely", "tactlessly", "baldly", "bluffly", "candidly", "frankly", "honestly", "openheartedly", "openly", "unguardedly", "unreservedly", "truthfully", "veraciously", "directly", "forthrightly", "foursquare", "plain", "plainly", "straight", "straightforward", "straightforwards", "straightforwardly" ], "near antonyms":[ "long-windedly", "verbosely", "wordily", "civilly", "courteously", "diplomatically", "politely", "tactfully", "deceitfully", "mendaciously", "untruthfully", "erroneously", "fallaciously", "falsely", 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