Synonyms for

Growl

Verb / graʊl / Another word for growl — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make a low, rumbling sound like an angry animal

Synonyms & similar words

growling rumble grumble snarl grumble roar bark yelp howl whine moan complain mutter whisper murmur rumble thunder bluster rattle clatter clank crash bang

Example sentences

  1. The bear let out a loud growl when it saw the hiker.
  2. The angry cat would always growl when someone tried to pet it.
  3. My stomach started to growl because I was so hungry.
  4. The engine of the car began to growl as it accelerated.
  5. The thunder growled in the distance.

Quotes

  • If you want to give a light to others, you have to glow yourself. In order to growl, you have to know yourself. - Mehmet Murat ildan
  • I feel like I'm growling at a world that's moving too fast sometimes. - Jamie Foxx
  • The growl is worse than the bite. - Irish Proverb

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