growl

UK
/ɡraʊl/
US
/ɡraʊl/

Translations

growlnoun
growls
pl
UK
/ɡraʊl/
US
/ɡraʊl/
The dog's growl was enough to deter the intruder from entering the yard.
Le grognement du chien a suffi à dissuader l’intrus d’entrer dans la cour.
grognementS’emploie aussi pour un son semblable émis par une personne, souvent sous l’effet de la colère ou de l’agacement.
His growl of frustration was audible as he struggled with the broken machine.
Son grognement de frustration était audible tandis qu’il luttait avec la machine en panne.
growlverb
growled
Past Simple
growled
Past Participle
growling
Gerund
UK
/ɡraʊl/
US
/ɡraʊl/
The dog began to growl when the stranger approached the house.
Le chien s’est mis à grogner lorsque l’étranger s’est approché de la maison.
grognerParole exprimée d’une voix sourde et rude, souvent avec irritation ou colère.
He growled his disapproval when he heard the news.
Il a grogné son désaccord quand il a appris la nouvelle.
growladjective
UK
/ɡraʊl/
US
/ɡraʊl/
Used attributively to describe something that has the quality or character of a growl (e.g., "growl vocals").
gutturalEn musique ou pour la voix, se dit d’un son grave et rauque.
The band is known for its growl vocals and heavy riffs.
Le groupe est connu pour ses voix gutturales et ses riffs lourds.

Definitions

growlnoun
A low guttural sound made in the throat, typically by an animal as a sign of aggression or warning.
The dog's growl was enough to deter the intruder from entering the yard.
A similar sound made by a person, often as an expression of anger or displeasure.
His growl of frustration was audible as he struggled with the broken machine.
growlverb
To make a low, guttural sound of hostility or anger.
The dog began to growl when the stranger approached the house.
To express something in a low, gruff voice, often in anger or irritation.
He growled his disapproval when he heard the news.
growladjective
Relating to or characteristic of a low, guttural sound like a growl.
The band is known for its growl vocals and heavy riffs.