growl

[US]/ɡraʊl/
[UK]/ɡraʊl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. (of animals) make a low, guttural sound, (of thunder) rumble
vt. speak or say something in a low, menacing voice
n. a low, guttural sound, a menacing voice

Phrases & Collocations

low growl

ferocious growl

growl menacingly

deep growl

Example Sentences

The dog began to growl at the stranger.

The lion let out a menacing growl.

She could hear the growl of thunder in the distance.

The stomach growl indicated he was hungry.

The engine began to growl as the car accelerated.

The bear let out a deep growl before charging.

The growl of the wind outside made the house feel eerie.

His stomach emitted a loud growl during the meeting.

The angry customer's growl could be heard across the store.

The monster's growl echoed through the dark cave.

Real-world Examples

" Dobby, " growled Harry; this injustice still rankled.

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

There was a fierce growl, probably from Trufflehunter.

Source: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

As the door creaked, low, rumbling growls met their ears.

Source: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Before Scar could even let out a growl of frustration, his snack had disappeared.

Source: The Lion King (audiobook)

" He didn'! " he growled at Hermione.

Source: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

" The hours, " he growled in explanation.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

" No other headmaster or headmistress ever gave more to this school, " growled Hagrid.

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

" Course Dumbledore trusts you, " growled Moody.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

" Pajama party, is it? " he growled up the stairs.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

" The trebuchets, " the Shavepate growled. " All six" .

Source: A Dance with Dragons: The Song of Ice and Fire (Bilingual Chinese-English)

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