growl
UK: /ɡraʊl/ | US: /ɡraʊl/
vi. to make a deep, harsh sound, typically in anger or irritation (e.g., a dog growling)
vt. to utter or express with a growling sound (e.g., "He growled a warning.")
n. a deep, guttural sound expressing hostility or discomfort
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"Growl" is an onomatopoeic word, imitating the low, rumbling sound made by animals (especially dogs) or humans in anger. It emerged in Middle English (14th century) as groulen or grollen, likely mimicking the actual sound. Unlike words with clear Latin/Greek roots, its structure is indivisible—the entire word phonetically represents the sound it describes.
The dog began to growl when the stranger approached.
"Stay back," he growled, his voice thick with anger.
The engine emitted a low growl as it accelerated.
Thunder growled in the distance before the storm hit.
She tried to suppress a growl of frustration during the meeting.