
Growl
Animal Warning
Animals growl to warn others or express discomfort. It's often a sign to back off.

The bear growled when we got too close to her cubs.
Expression of Anger
Growling can indicate an animal is angry or ready to attack, not just annoyed.

A low, menacing growl came from the dog as I stepped towards its food.
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