growl — to make a low, rumbling sound expressing anger or hostility
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make a low, rumbling sound expressing anger or hostility
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡraʊl/
Example Sentences
- My stomach started to growl loudly during the quiet exam, embarrassing me in front of everyone.
- The teacher would growl at students who forgot their homework, making them tremble with fear.
- He growled his morning greeting before having his first cup of coffee.
growl
VERB[/ɡraʊl/]
to make a low, rumbling sound expressing anger or hostility
a large brown bear stands on its hind legs with its mouth open, showing its teeth as it makes a deep rumbling sound. The bear's throat is visibly vibrating and its body language shows clear aggression and warning. The hiker has frozen in place, clutching his backpack straps with wide eyes full of fear. Other forest animals like squirrels and birds scatter away from the area in panic. The bear's posture and facial expression show it is defending its space from the intruder. the bear making a low, rumbling sound expressing anger and hostility
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English growlen, an onomatopoeic word that imitates the actual sound of a low, rough noise made by animals or angry people.
Breakdown
growl (onomatopoeic root imitating a low, rumbling sound)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My stomach started to growl loudly during the quiet exam, embarrassing me in front of everyone.”
“The teacher would growl at students who forgot their homework, making them tremble with fear.”
“He growled his morning greeting before having his first cup of coffee.”
“The engine began to growl as the old car struggled up the steep hill.”
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