growl
Translation
to growl
Examples
The dog growls at strangers.
The dog growls at strangers.
He growled a reply.
He growled a reply.
Grammar Patterns
((at sb./sth.)) to make a low, threatening sound at (sb./sth.) The dog growls at the postman.
Similar Words
Synonyms: snarl, grumble, roar
Etymology
Of onomatopoeic origin, imitating the sound of a low guttural noise.
Memory Tips
The word 'growl' sounds like the 'grrr' noise an angry animal makes. Imagine a GRRROWLing dog.