What does GROWL mean?

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1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun

2. Definitions:

• Verb: to make a low, guttural sound, especially in an angry or threatening way.
• Noun: a low, guttural sound made by an animal or a person.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ɡraʊl/
• UK: /ɡraʊl/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "growl" originated in the 16th century, from the Middle English word "growlen," which meant "to rumble." It is often used to describe the deep, menacing sounds made by animals such as dogs, bears, and lions. It is also used to describe the low, threatening sounds made by humans when they are angry or upset.

5. Synonyms:

• Snarl
• Rumble
• Groan

6. Related Words:

• Howls
• Crawl
• Grown
• Prowl
• Brawl

7. Example Sentences:

• The dog growled at the stranger.
• She could hear the growl of the lion in the distance.
• He growled in frustration as he tried to fix the broken machine.