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growl

verb [I]
 
 
/ɡraʊl/

Definition

to make a low, rough sound, usually in anger: The dog growled at her and snapped at her ankles. [+ speech] "Not now, I'm busy," he growled.Animal (non-human) soundsBecoming angry and expressing anger growl
 
 
noun [C]
The dog eyed me suspiciously and gave a low growl.Animal (non-human) sounds
(Definition of growl verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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