Associations to the word «Gruntle»

Wiktionary

GRUNTLE, verb. (obsolete) To utter small, low grunts.
GRUNTLE, verb. (obsolete) To complain; to grumble
GRUNTLE, noun. A grunting sound
GRUNTLE, noun. A snort
GRUNTLE, verb. (humorous) To humour; to induce the opposite effect of causing a person to become disgruntled.

Dictionary definition

GRUNTLE, verb. Cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; "She managed to mollify the angry customer".

Wise words

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