Growl
verb
When an animal, especially a dog or bear, makes a low, rough noise.
The dog growled at the mailman
Often appears as...
- growl at
- growl in anger
noun
A low, rough noise made by an animal.
The dog's growl scared me
Often appears as...
- a low growl
- growl of a dog
verb
When a person speaks in a very low, angry voice.
He growled at me to keep quiet
Often appears as...
- growl in frustration
- growl in anger
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The sound of a person speaking in a low, angry voice.
I could barely understand his growl
Often appears as...
- growl of frustration
- growl of anger
verb
When a machine makes a low, rough noise.
The old car growled as it started
Often appears as...
- engine's growl
- growl of the machinery
noun
The low, rough noise made by a machine.
The growl of the engine filled the room
Often appears as...
- growl of engines
- growl of machinery
verb
When an animal, especially a dog or bear, makes a low, rough noise.
The dog growled at the mailman
Often appears as...
- growl at
- growl in anger
noun
A low, rough noise made by an animal.
The dog's growl scared me
Often appears as...
- a low growl
- growl of a dog
verb
When a person speaks in a very low, angry voice.
He growled at me to keep quiet
Often appears as...
- growl in frustration
- growl in anger
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The sound of a person speaking in a low, angry voice.
I could barely understand his growl
Often appears as...
- growl of frustration
- growl of anger
verb
When a machine makes a low, rough noise.
The old car growled as it started
Often appears as...
- engine's growl
- growl of the machinery
noun
The low, rough noise made by a machine.
The growl of the engine filled the room
Often appears as...
- growl of engines
- growl of machinery
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Pro Tip 1/2Animal 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.
Pro Tip 2/2Expression 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.
Pro Tip 1/2Animal 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.
Pro Tip 2/2Expression 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.
Pro Tip 1/2Animal 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.
Pro Tip 2/2Expression 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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Food Aggression PIPE...
agree with it that's all I want I just want you to disagree with the growl I guess what my thing is is I'm scared because he gets very to the point where he's staring me in the face and I'm afraid he's just gonna go absolutely so I just put it down and go and then when I pick it up it's the same thing so may
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How miscommunication...
based on their relationship with the other person, and their unique understanding of the semantics and connotations of the exact words being used. They could also be distracted by other stimuli, such as traffic or a growling stomach. Even emotion might cloud their understanding,
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The secret to living...
the grumpiest person I have ever met. And he put a lie to the notion that you have to be positive to live a long life. And there is evidence for this. When I asked him why he lived so long, he kind of looked at me under hooded eyelids and he growled,
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Seal Pups: Ferociously...
not making eye contact you can sort of pick them up a little bit more easily they're developing the skills that they'll need as adults to protect themselves they can growl they can try to fight yeah we want to make sure that the animal stays safe
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Michael Nichols:...
they never ever jumped at us growled at us they were just curious some of our night follows we followed them all night with night vision and infrared and they text back to our camp where they destroy things in front in front of our I pitch
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Shell Shocked PIPE Dog...
path to regaining his instinctual side hey that's good hey the pregnancy can lead her into aggression no it's not a very aggressive growling it could be more from a protective point of view she's a pregnant female surrounded by
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Animal Danger! Cheetah...
mother cheetah sees danger she lets out a deep growl I tried to do the same the Cubs responded by crouching still prepared for a sudden - to safety I was so relieved to see that my mimicry worked with taki and sambal it meant
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Jim & Jamie Dutcher: The...
dominance and Submission in a complex language of different forms of communication vocalizations such as growls barks yips and whines are equally as important as the non verbal body language of baring teeth and warning of
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For the Love of Jaguars...
has ever made my hair stand on end like one particular sound. This is the guttural growl of the jaguar. This is saying stay away. You've wandered too close. I've heard that sound five times in my life.
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Croc vs. Monitor Lizard...
course protecting their own heads as well finally the mother croc has roused by this ruckus and scares off the lizard with her growl
Video examples
Food Aggression PIPE...
agree with it that's all I want I just want you to disagree with the growl I guess what my thing is is I'm scared because he gets very to the point where he's staring me in the face and I'm afraid he's just gonna go absolutely so I just put it down and go and then when I pick it up it's the same thing so may
Video examples
How miscommunication...
based on their relationship with the other person, and their unique understanding of the semantics and connotations of the exact words being used. They could also be distracted by other stimuli, such as traffic or a growling stomach. Even emotion might cloud their understanding,
Video examples
The secret to living...
the grumpiest person I have ever met. And he put a lie to the notion that you have to be positive to live a long life. And there is evidence for this. When I asked him why he lived so long, he kind of looked at me under hooded eyelids and he growled,
Video examples
Seal Pups: Ferociously...
not making eye contact you can sort of pick them up a little bit more easily they're developing the skills that they'll need as adults to protect themselves they can growl they can try to fight yeah we want to make sure that the animal stays safe
Video examples
Michael Nichols:...
they never ever jumped at us growled at us they were just curious some of our night follows we followed them all night with night vision and infrared and they text back to our camp where they destroy things in front in front of our I pitch
Video examples
Shell Shocked PIPE Dog...
path to regaining his instinctual side hey that's good hey the pregnancy can lead her into aggression no it's not a very aggressive growling it could be more from a protective point of view she's a pregnant female surrounded by
Video examples
Animal Danger! Cheetah...
mother cheetah sees danger she lets out a deep growl I tried to do the same the Cubs responded by crouching still prepared for a sudden - to safety I was so relieved to see that my mimicry worked with taki and sambal it meant
Video examples
Jim & Jamie Dutcher: The...
dominance and Submission in a complex language of different forms of communication vocalizations such as growls barks yips and whines are equally as important as the non verbal body language of baring teeth and warning of
Video examples
For the Love of Jaguars...
has ever made my hair stand on end like one particular sound. This is the guttural growl of the jaguar. This is saying stay away. You've wandered too close. I've heard that sound five times in my life.
Video examples
Croc vs. Monitor Lizard...
course protecting their own heads as well finally the mother croc has roused by this ruckus and scares off the lizard with her growl
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Quote examples
Johnny Christ
American Musician
What it really comes down to, especially in metal, is that the bass needs to cut through, so you go to the pick for that effect. But when you have a certain feel about the music and really dig in to get a big growl, you have to go with the fingers, because you're not going to get it with a pick.
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Marie Corelli
British Novelist
I never married because there was no need. I have three pets at home which answer the same purpose as a husband. I have a dog which growls every morning, a parrot which swears all afternoon, and a cat that comes home late at night.
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Jessica Hagedorn
Filipino Writer
But I think there's a genuine joy, too, a sense that no matter what, even if my stomach's growling, I'm going to dance. That's what I want to leave people with at the end of the play. After all this, people still know how to live.
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Dennis Edwards
American Musician
Marvin Gaye was a friend of mine, and he used to say, 'Man, I wish I could sing like you - if I could have that growl in my voice.' And I said, 'Man, are you kidding me? I want to sing like you. Everybody wants to sing like you.
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Chadwick Boseman
American Actor
There's nothing more stressful than your stomach growling. But interestingly enough, some of my best writing came when I was poor and hungry - living off water and oatmeal, mind clear.
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Ruth Ware
English Author
If I'm writing a furiously angry scene, I have to consciously snap out of it when I shut down the computer, or I find myself growling at my family.
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Tiger Shroff
Indian Actor
Apparently, I used to bite, scratch and growl at people when I was young, so my parents named me 'Tiger.
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Josh Groban
American Musician
I would never put any growl on my voice in concert - it's not the kind of music I sing.
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Kelsea Ballerini
American Musician
I used to walk around trying to do the Britney Spears growl: 'Oh, baby, baby.
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Alvin Toffler
American Author
The great growling engine of change - technology.
Quote examples
Johnny Christ
American Musician
What it really comes down to, especially in metal, is that the bass needs to cut through, so you go to the pick for that effect. But when you have a certain feel about the music and really dig in to get a big growl, you have to go with the fingers, because you're not going to get it with a pick.
Quote examples
Marie Corelli
British Novelist
I never married because there was no need. I have three pets at home which answer the same purpose as a husband. I have a dog which growls every morning, a parrot which swears all afternoon, and a cat that comes home late at night.
Quote examples
Jessica Hagedorn
Filipino Writer
But I think there's a genuine joy, too, a sense that no matter what, even if my stomach's growling, I'm going to dance. That's what I want to leave people with at the end of the play. After all this, people still know how to live.
Quote examples
Dennis Edwards
American Musician
Marvin Gaye was a friend of mine, and he used to say, 'Man, I wish I could sing like you - if I could have that growl in my voice.' And I said, 'Man, are you kidding me? I want to sing like you. Everybody wants to sing like you.
Quote examples
Chadwick Boseman
American Actor
There's nothing more stressful than your stomach growling. But interestingly enough, some of my best writing came when I was poor and hungry - living off water and oatmeal, mind clear.
Quote examples
Ruth Ware
English Author
If I'm writing a furiously angry scene, I have to consciously snap out of it when I shut down the computer, or I find myself growling at my family.
Quote examples
Tiger Shroff
Indian Actor
Apparently, I used to bite, scratch and growl at people when I was young, so my parents named me 'Tiger.
Quote examples
Josh Groban
American Musician
I would never put any growl on my voice in concert - it's not the kind of music I sing.
Quote examples
Kelsea Ballerini
American Musician
I used to walk around trying to do the Britney Spears growl: 'Oh, baby, baby.
Quote examples
Alvin Toffler
American Author
The great growling engine of change - technology.
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