growling
/ˈɡraʊlɪŋ/
verb
- Making a low, rough, threatening sound, as an angry animal does.
- The thunder growled in the distance as the storm approached.
- My stomach was growling loudly during the meeting because I hadn't eaten lunch.
- The dog was growling at the mailman through the fence.
- Speaking in a low, angry, or threatening voice.
- "Get out of my way," he growled at the slow-moving car ahead.
- The sergeant growled orders at the new recruits.
- She growled a warning to the children to stop misbehaving.
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noun
- A low, rough, threatening sound made by an animal or person.
- He heard the growling of his own stomach and decided it was time for dinner.
- A low growling came from under the porch, and we knew a raccoon was there.
- The growling of the engine told us the car was about to break down.
adjective
- Making a low, rough, threatening sound.
- A growling bear blocked the trail, so we turned back.
- He had a growling voice that scared the younger kids.
- The growling thunder kept the children awake all night.