Growl ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Growl ( verb )

1. To make a low, guttural sound, typically as a sign of anger or threat.
2. To speak in a low, guttural voice, typically as a sign of anger or threat.

Origin:

Late middle english (originally in the sense "grumble"): probably of imitative origin.

Examples:

1. The dog growled at the mailman.
2. He growled in frustration.
3. The bear growled as it woke up.
4. She growled at the traffic.
5. He growled the words out.

(As a noun)

Growl ( noun )

1. To make a low, guttural sound, typically as a sign of anger or threat.
2. To speak in a low, guttural voice, typically as a sign of anger or threat.

Origin:

Late middle english (originally in the sense "grumble"): probably of imitative origin.

Examples:

1. The dog growled at the mailman.
2. He growled in frustration.
3. The bear growled as it woke up.
4. She growled at the traffic.
5. He growled the words out.