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Growls

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

Definition

The definition of 'growls' is a low, guttural sound made by an animal, usually indicating anger or aggression.

Synonyms & similar words

grumble growl growling rumble roars snarls barks howls yowls hisses grumbles snorts bellows thunders cries shouts yells screeches squeals whines moans whimpers wails ululates

Example sentences

  1. The bear growls when it's angry.
  2. The cat growls when it feels threatened.
  3. The thunder growls in the distance.
  4. The grizzly's growls echoed through the forest.
  5. The tiger's growls warned the intruders.

Quotes

  • "He who growls when he is angry has made a fine study of his own soul." - Charles Spurgeon
  • "The growl of a dog at a stranger is a warning." - Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
  • "A growl is a dog's way of saying 'I love you'" - Unknown

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