growl
growl Lexical Profile
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• noun
A low, guttural, menacing sound made in the throat, especially by a dog or other carnivorous animal to express hostility or warning.
"The guard dog let out a low growl as the stranger approached the gate."
A deep, rumbling, or grumbling sound, such as that made by a person's voice, a hungry stomach, or distant thunder.
"He answered the early morning phone call with an irritable growl."
• verb
To make a low, guttural sound of hostility or warning in the throat (especially of a dog or other animal).
"The stray dog began to growl when anyone came near its food bowl."
To make a low rumbling sound (such as of thunder or an empty stomach).
"By noon, my stomach was starting to growl loudly during the quiet lecture."
To speak or utter something in a low, harsh, or angry tone.
"The coach continued to growl instructions from the sideline throughout the second half."
• Rhymes for growl
Word Origin & Etymology
Originating in Middle English as groulen, probably from Old French grouler ('to rumble' or 'grumble'), ultimately of imitative or Germanic origin.