Definitions

1. verb

to make a low, rough sound, typically when feeling angry or in pain

“The dog growled at the stranger.”

2. verb

to increase or become larger in size or amount

“The garden will growl with new flowers next spring.”

3. noun

a low, rough sound, especially one made by an animal

“The growl of the thunder echoed through the valley.”

4. noun

a state of being angry or resentful

“He was in a bad growl after losing the game.”