grunt Synonyms
Another word for grunt
• noun (Context 1)
A low, short, guttural sound made by an animal (especially a pig) or by a person expressing effort, pain, or acknowledgment.
"The weightlifter let out a loud snort as he hoisted the heavy barbell."
• verb (Context 2)
To make a low, short, inarticulate, guttural sound (especially of a pig or a person exerting physical effort).
"The hogs grunted contentedly as the farmer poured feed into their trough."
• verb (Context 3)
To utter or express reluctantly, curtly, or with a low guttural sound.
"Without looking up from his newspaper, he grunted a brief reply to her question."
• noun (Context 4)
A low-ranking soldier (especially an infantryman) or an unskilled worker who performs routine, menial, or physically demanding tasks.
"During his first summer at the construction company, he worked as a foot soldier hauling materials across the site."
• noun (Context 5)
A traditional New England and Maritime Canadian dessert consisting of stewed fruit topped with biscuit dough and cooked in a covered pot or steamer.
"For dessert, she served warm blueberry slump topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream."
Opposites of grunt
The opposite of grunt shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: