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The growling dog backed away from the fence.
What does Growling mean?
Growling means making a low rough sound.
Dictionary definition
Making a low, rough sound like an animal or deep rumble.
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Growling in a sentence
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His stomach was growling before lunch.
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Growling can describe an animal, a stomach, thunder, or a rough voice.
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What does growling mean?
growling means growling means making a low rough sound.
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rumbling is closest because it connects to the meaning of growling.
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WordGrowling.
Partverb, adjective, noun.
MeaningGrowling means making a low rough sound.
ExampleExample: The growling dog backed away from the fence.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- growl · ing
- Strongest beat
- growl
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on growl.
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Synonyms
Words like Growling
rumblingMaking a low rolling sound.
snarlingMaking an angry animal sound.
grumblingComplaining in a low voice.
Antonyms
Opposite words
whisperingSpeaking very softly.
silenceA lack of sound.
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Growling means making a low rough sound.
Common mix-up
Growling is not the same as whispering. Growling means growling means making a low rough sound.
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