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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Journalists have complained that the lucrative and high-profile show is not subject to The Atlantic’s editorial rules, input, or oversight — yet a casual listener could easily take it for an Atlantic editorial product.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Kelker-Kelly reportedly had complained of chest pain shortly before becoming unresponsive, and the circumstances appeared consistent with a medical event, police said.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of complain

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Set the scene The Homestead screams quirky, artful, and vintage yet restored—capturing a whimsical, fairytale ambiance embellished with hints of Southern charm.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
In reviewing the body camera footage, police found that the child was standing on the stairwell at one point and was screaming while holding her left arm up in the air, according to the warrant affidavit.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of scream

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At the same time, Plog placed a phone call to a relative and can be heard moaning and screaming in pain.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Sam makes a production out of teasing them, mock-reaching for various items on the set as the whole group moans and wails in distress.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of moan

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