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单词 growled
释义

growl

1 of 2

verb

ˈgrau̇(-ə)l How to pronounce growl (audio)
growled; growling; growls

intransitive verb

1
a
: rumble
his stomach growled
b
: to utter a growl
the dog growled at the stranger
2
: to complain angrily

transitive verb

: to utter with a growl : utter angrily

growl

2 of 2

noun

: a deep guttural inarticulate sound

Synonyms

Verb

  • beef
  • bellyache
  • bitch
  • bleat
  • carp
  • caterwaul
  • complain
  • crab
  • croak
  • fuss
  • gripe
  • grizzle
  • grouch
  • grouse
  • grumble
  • grump
  • holler
  • inveigh
  • keen
  • kick
  • kvetch
  • maunder [chiefly British]
  • moan
  • murmur
  • mutter
  • nag
  • repine
  • scream
  • squawk
  • squeal
  • wail
  • whimper
  • whine
  • whinge [British]
  • yammer
  • yawp
  • yaup
  • yowl
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Example Sentences

Verb I could hear a dog growling behind me. My stomach's been growling all morning. “What do you want?” he growled. He's always growling about the government. Noun The dog gave a menacing growl. He answered my question with a growl. We could hear a growl of thunder in the distance. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Birch Aquarium is selling the naming rights to its Little Blue Penguins for $50,000 apiece to help underwrite a habitat for the seabirds, which tirelessly growl, squawk, screech and peep. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2022 The result is beef that’s tender without going mealy, its long, willowy fibers holding on to broth and spices that growl like chili but come back to a happier place with high aromatics like the red side of the spice cabinet. Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Nov. 2021 Dear Miss Manners: While waiting in line at a restaurant, my stomach began to growl. Washington Post, 28 June 2021 Sensing the commotion and chaos, Aries began to hiss and growl. Brett Steenbarger, Forbes, 20 May 2021 Both times, Brandon continues to defend his family’s values, or as Sheldon would growl, the Code. Leah Marilla Thomas, refinery29.com, 10 May 2021 Jackie may not growl though, and instead, have a blank expression across her face. Cathy M. Rosenthal, ExpressNews.com, 6 Nov. 2020 Dogs, or something like them, growl in the shadows. Alex Kane, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2020 But once Bluestein started working from home, Dottie began to growl at passersby. Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2020
Noun
The growl of air-monitoring equipment has replaced the chatter of children at Meredith Hitchens Elementary School in this Cincinnati suburb along the Ohio River. Blake Morrison And Brad Heath, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2022 But even in Sport mode, the active exhaust system's internal-combustion fireworks were tempered, the aggressive growl of the V-8 sounding distant under the accompaniment of an electronic whir played through the audio system. Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 17 May 2022 Even past his prime, DMX’s growl was still capable of giving you chills. cleveland, 12 Aug. 2022 Olivia’s growl, John Travolta’s wounded yelps, that massive bassline, and a repeat-the-chorus outro that goes on forever, yet somehow always ends too soon. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2022 Whereas the current trend is to tune exhaust systems with over-the-top burbles, pops and cackles, the C 43’s exhaust is restrained with a pleasant, understated growl that never sounds obnoxious. Michael Harley, Robb Report, 6 July 2022 At Nissan Stadium, Pearce’s pure soprano was solid match with Judd’s show-stopping, soulful growl. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 11 June 2022 The powerplant is relatively quiet, and its temperament is subdued – a continuous reassuring growl only notes its existence as the engine stays on the lower side of the tachometer. Michael Harley, Forbes, 2 June 2022 And alt-country mystery man Orville Peck flitered his hearty, clear growl and smooth, heavy vibrato through a fringed mask. Marc Hirsh, BostonGlobe.com, 29 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English groulen, grollen

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

Noun

1715, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

growl 1 of 2

verb

ˈgrau̇l How to pronounce growl (audio)
growled; growling
1
: to make a deep threatening sound
The dog growled.
2
: to make a low rumbling noise
My stomach is growling.
3
: to complain or say in an angry way
"Only use them when we absolutely have to," growled Azaz disgustedly. Norton Juster, The Phantom Tollbooth

growl

2 of 2

noun

1
: a deep threatening sound (as of an animal)
2
: a grumbling or muttered complaint

growled

verb

past tense of growl
1
as in screamed
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely he was growling about how much work he had to do

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • screamed
  • complained
  • muttered
  • whined
  • moaned
  • grumbled
  • whimpered
  • murmured
  • squealed
  • squawked
  • hollered
  • yowled
  • kicked
  • wailed
  • grumped
  • grouched
  • cried
  • groused
  • worried
  • caterwauled
  • inveighed
  • bitched
  • keened
  • yammered
  • griped
  • grizzled
  • bleated
  • protested
  • croaked
  • beefed
  • bellyached
  • nagged
  • whinged
  • crabbed
  • kvetched
  • fussed
  • yawped
  • yauped
  • repined
  • carped
  • sobbed
  • kicked up a stink
  • maundered
  • kicked up a fuss
  • stewed
  • blubbered
  • quibbled
  • caviled
  • fretted
  • lamented
  • deplored
  • cavilled
  • bewailed
  • bemoaned
  • quarrelled (with)
  • quarreled (with)
  • objected (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • rejoiced
  • took
  • tolerated
  • delighted
  • crowed
  • endured
  • accepted
  • cheered
  • bore
  • applauded
  • commended
  • countenanced
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2
as in roared
to make a long loud deep noise or cry the neighbor's dog growls every time we pass the house

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • roared
  • screamed
  • bellowed
  • rumbled
  • cried
  • thundered
  • grumbled
  • shouted
  • yelled
  • shrieked
  • boomed
  • screeched
  • howled
  • hollered
  • banged
  • wailed
  • squalled
  • rolled
  • bawled
  • yowled
  • whooped
  • blasted
  • hooted
  • blared
  • pealed
  • caterwauled
  • belled
  • called

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • whispered
  • grunted
  • muttered
  • mumbled
  • murmured
  • mouthed
  • squeaked
  • whimpered
  • mewled
  • puled
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3
as in rumbled
to make a low heavy rolling sound I'm sorry my stomach is growling, but I'm just really hungry

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • rumbled
  • grumbled
  • bellowed
  • rolled
  • thundered
  • boomed
  • lumbered
  • drummed
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