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- pronunciation:
- graUl
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
growls, growling, growled |
| definition 1: |
to make a deep, rumbling sound to express anger or hostility.
The dog will growl if you try to take away his bone.- synonyms:
- snarl
- similar words:
- howl, murmur, roar, yelp
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| definition 2: |
to make a deep rumbling sound like a growl.
His stomach is growling.- synonyms:
- rumble
- similar words:
- grumble, murmur, roll, snarl
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| related words: |
grouch |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the act or sound of growling.
She was awakened by the growl of a wolf outside her tent.- synonyms:
- rumble
- similar words:
- murmur, roar, snap
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| derivation: |
growlingly (adv.) |
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