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Meaning of growling
making a low, rough, and often threatening sound
Etymology of growling
The word "growling" originated from the Old English and Germanic words "grūwan" and "grūwelian", which meant "to murmur" or "to grumble"
Historically, the word has been used to describe the sounds made by animals, particularly dogs, as well as humans expressing discontent or anger
Synonyms
snarling
snapping
rumbling
grumbling
murmuring
muttering
complaining
grouching
scowling
frowning
glowering
growling
grumbling
hissing
spitting
seething
foaming
frothing
ranting
raving
yelling
barking
howling
roaring
thundering
booming
blustering
blasting
fulminating
fuming
sputtering
spluttering
grudging
begrudging
sniping
carping
caviling
quibbling
quarreling
bickering
wrangling
squabbling
disputing
arguing
bellyaching
whining
whimpering
wailing
moaning
groaning
grunting
snorting
puffing
huffing
Definitions
- Making a low, guttural sound, typically to express anger or dissatisfaction
- * Producing a low, rumbling noise, often to indicate a threat or warning
Usage Examples
- The dog was growling at the stranger, baring its teeth
- * She was growling with frustration as she tried to fix the broken machine
- * The thunder was growling in the distance, signaling an impending storm