Growl
[graʊl] or [ɡraʊl]
Definition
(v. i.) To utter a deep guttural sound, sa an angry dog; to give forth an angry, grumbling sound.
(v. t.) To express by growling.
(n.) The deep, threatening sound made by a surly dog; a grumbling sound.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
v. n. Snarl, gnarl, grumble, murmur.
n. Snarl, murmur.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Snarl, grumble, complain, remonstrate, murmur, grunt
ANT:Chuckle, cackle, grin, purr, acquiesce, Growth,[See ADVANCEMENT_and_PROGRESS]
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Definition
v.i. to utter a deep murmuring sound like a dog: to grumble surlily.—v.t. to express by growling.—n. a murmuring snarling sound as of an angry dog.—ns. Growl′er one who growls: a fish of the Perch family abundant in North American rivers so named from the sound it emits: (slang) a four-wheeled cab: (Amer.) a jug or pitcher used for carrying beer; Growl′ing grumbling snarling: a rumbling sound.—adv. Growl′ingly.
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Examples
- When I am out of humour, I come and growl here. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- His betrothed looked shocked at the metaphor, and George Dorset exclaimed with a sardonic growl: Poor devil! Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- Why growl or be sulky if nobody has offered you any insult? Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Now, said Herbert, as the growl resounded in the beam once more, he's down again on his back! Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- A growl more terrible than the bark, menacing as muttered thunder, succeeded. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- And I think he added in a lower growl, that we might both go to the devil and shake ourselves. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Either the dogs saw it, or their keen scent informed them of my approach; they started up with a growl. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- And don't blame me, growled the convict I had recognized. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Porkin and Snob,' growled the bass. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- They both execrated the place in very strong language, and gradually growled themselves out, and had nothing left to say. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- I never did see sich tomfoolery, growled Gurt, who was enjoying himself hugely; this Baccus is all tommy rot. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- It's not her fault if everybody don't know it now, growled Trenor, flushed with the struggle of getting into his fur-lined coat. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- I wish the servants' heads wos,' growled the long man. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- The dog growled again; and licking his lips, eyed Oliver as if he were anxious to attach himself to his windpipe without delay. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- He led the way out, wagging his head and growling ominously. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- Then Mrs. Boucher began in a low, growling tone, gathering in wildness as she went on: 'He _is_ his father's darling, I say. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- Old Barley was growling and swearing when we repassed his door, with no appearance of having ceased or of meaning to cease. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- As the brutes, growling and foaming, rushed upon the almost defenseless women I turned my head that I might not see the horrid sight. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- While he thus spoke, the growling noise became a prolonged roar, and then died away. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- On his own small estate the growling old vagabond threw up his own mountain range, like an old volcano, and its geological formation was Dust. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- He was growling again, and whistling a half-strangled whistle, being an inheritance from the bulldog side of his ancestry. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Therefore when Mrs. Bagnet at last appears, rosy from the invigorating pail, and sits down to her work, Mr. Bagnet growls, Old girl! Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- I wish it was, growls Tony, without changing his position. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- There were no growls, no fierce screams of rage--the little black stick had taught them to come quietly lest they awaken it. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- A pretty character to bear, the trooper growls with a hasty oath as he strides downstairs. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
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