grouch vs sound off

grouch

verb
  • To be grumpy or irritable; to complain. 

noun
  • A complaint, a grumble, a fit of ill-humor. 

  • One who is grumpy or irritable. 

sound off

verb
  • To hold forth about something in an opinionated manner. 

  • Command instructing a person to confirm that they are present or that some other objective has been met. 

  • Command instructing a person to speak up or acknowledge something. 

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