Growl

Pronunciation: /ˈɡraʊl/

Growl (verb)

  1. make a low, angry noise like a dog or bear
  2. speak in a low, angry voice

Examples

  • The dog began to growl at the stranger.
  • Wolves growl when they feel threatened.

Common collocations: growl loudly, growl at someone, growl a response, growl in frustration, deep growl

Growl (noun)

  1. a low, angry sound made by an animal or person

Examples

  • The growl from the engine was unmistakable.
  • A low growl came from the dark corner.

Synonyms of Growl

Neutral

Antonyms of Growl

  • describing a soft, content sound