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to growl
verbgeneral usecommon/ʁuʒˈnar/ros·nar
Definitions
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To produce a low, guttural sound, often expressing discontent or aggression (like an animal or person).
Usage examples
“The dog began to growl when it saw the intruder.”
“He growled a displeased answer.”
Common combinations
growl of displeasuregrowl an answer
2
To complain or protest in a bad-tempered but typically muted way.
Usage examples
“He grumbled about the early start.”
“She's always grumbling about something.”
Common combinations
grumble about somethinggrumble under one's breathconstant grumbling