rumbling
noun/ˈrʌmblɪŋ/
/ˈrʌmblɪŋ/
- (also used as an adjective) a long deep sound or series of sounds
- the rumblings of thunder
- a rumbling noise
- (figurative) the rumblings of discontent
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- [usually plural] things that people are saying that may not be true synonym rumour
- There are rumblings that the election may have to be postponed.
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