Speech that is muttered indistinctly
“Despite the noise of the crowd, I strained to catch fragments of the grunting in the next room.”
Present participle for to mutter or speak in a low or barely audible voice
“She heard him grunt under his breath as he freed his injured arm from the sling.”
Present participle for to make a low, resonant sound
“Rifle fire followed them, and Dermot heard a grunt from Sean and felt him catch his arm for support.”
Present participle for to yell or shout loudly or angrily
Present participle for to make a husky, squawking noise
Present participle for to draw or exhale air, typically through the nose noisily
Present participle for to make a low rumbling sound
Present participle for to shout or scream, typically to express negative emotions
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