1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) To rebuke; to reprove; to scold; to find fault with.

2. (p. pr. & vb. n.) Fig.: To be noisy about; to chafe against.

3. (v. i.) To utter words of disapprobation and displeasure; to find fault; to contend angrily.

4. (v. i.) To make a clamorous noise; to chafe.

5. (n.) A continuous noise or murmur.