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What is another word for Growl? – 276 Growl Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    snarl snap bark yelp howl whine whimper moan groan grunt murmur rumble hum buzz chirp squeak screech shriek scream yell roar bellow thunder boom clang clangor rasp grate jangle creak squeal wail mew meow purr hiss spit snort bluster fulminate fume sputter splutter mutter grumble complain grouse croak caw squawk jabber chatter gibber grow rumble low snortle gnarl bare teeth

    Meaning of Growl

    The primary meaning of the word "Growl" is to make a low, rumbling sound, typically in anger or as a threat.

    Definitions

    • A low, rumbling sound, typically made by an animal, especially a dog, and often indicating anger or a threat
    • To make a low, rumbling sound, typically in anger or as a threat
    • To complain or express dissatisfaction in a low, rumbling voice

    Etymology of Growl

    The word "Growl" originated in the 15th century, derived from the Old English word "grūlian", which is also the source of the Modern English word "grumble"
    The word has been used to describe the sounds made by animals, especially dogs, as well as the low, rumbling voices of humans, often indicating anger or dissatisfaction

    Example Uses

    • The dog began to growl when it saw the stranger approaching
    • She growled in frustration when her computer crashed for the third time that day
    • The thunder growled in the distance, warning of an impending storm

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    coo purr whisper whisper hum trill chirp tweet sing warble babble prattle chatter gossip tittle-tattle natter bleat baah low moo cluck cheep peep squeak pipe toot tootle whistle honk quack oink grunt snort snuffle sniffle snivel whimper mew meow paw mumble murmur mutter

    Related Nouns

    anger threat sound voice rumble growl snarl snap bark yelp howl whine animal dog beast creature monster roar bellow thunder boom clang noise din clamor racket commotion disturbance tumult uproar chaos

    Related Verbs

    snarl snap bark yelp howl whine whimper moan groan grunt murmur rumble hum buzz chirp squeak screech shriek scream yell roar bellow thunder boom clang grate rasp jangle creak squeal wail mew meow purr hiss spit snort bluster fulminate fume sputter splutter mutter grumble complain grouse croak caw squawk

    Related Adjectives

    angry threatening low rumbling rough harsh gruff grumbling dissatisfied disgruntled irate furious enraged infuriated incensed outraged indignant cross cranky testy touchy irritable peevish petulant sulky sullen morose gloomy glum dour stern severe austere forbidding menacing ominous Ominous foreboding Ominous sinister menacing intimidating frightening fearsome terrible awful dreadful horrible atrocious abominable detestable loathsome hateful odious repellent repulsive disgusting distasteful unpleasant disagreeable nasty vile vicious ferocious savage brutal violent ferine feral bestial brutish animalistic beastly monstrous fiendish diabolical demonic devilish hellish infernal satanic wicked evil malevolent malignant cruel ruthless merciless pitiless heartless callous cold unfeeling inhuman