grumble vs take it out on

grumble

verb
  • To complain; to murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner. 

  • To utter in a grumbling fashion. 

  • To make a low, growling or rumbling noise, like a hungry stomach or certain animals. 

noun
  • A low thundering, rumbling or growling sound. 

  • The sound made by a hungry stomach. 

  • A surly complaint. 

take it out on

verb
  • To unleash one's anger on (a person or thing other than the one that caused it) 

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