GRIZZLE Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

grizzle

verb

Definition of grizzle

as in to complain

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely the kind of person who wouldn't be happy if she didn't have something to grizzle about

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Recent Examples of grizzle This time, the ex-champ being wooed for his expertise is grizzled, grumpy Elliott, with Ving Rhames replacing the earlier film’s Hardy Daniel Kreuger. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025 While a number of draftees who heard their name called on Wednesday were teenagers, Carter is grizzled by prospect standards. — Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 27 June 2024 Khan appears in his latest incarnation — grizzled with a goatee, an elder statesman returned to the screen. — Mallika Rao, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2024 Grizzlies are typically brown, though their fur can appear to be white-tipped, or grizzled, lending them their name. — Fox News, 10 Mar. 2020 See All Example Sentences for grizzle

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The sport is now on TV every night of the week these days—and unlike some traditionalists, football-loving families aren’t complaining.

— Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
Undermining an alliance Coupang is not the first American company to complain of targeting by South Korean regulators.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of complain

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There's a 50% chance the drivers in this photo are screaming.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Baltimore is an even 69-69 after Cowser’s heroics, and though that record doesn’t usually scream postseason bound at this time of year, the American League hasn’t been as strong as years past.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of scream

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Endo is the sixth choice midfielder and someone who never moans about his place in the pecking order.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Hall wrote in his report that Hamilton lay down in the backseat of the police vehicle, moaning and not responding, prompting first responders to give him Narcan.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of moan

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