1. to make a low, rough sound in the throat, especially when angry or threatening
2. to speak in an angry, rough voice

1. a low, rough sound made in the throat

Examples

• The dog began to growl when the stranger approached.
• My stomach started to growl during the quiet meeting.
• He growled at his children to clean their rooms.
• The bear let out a threatening growl.
• She growled her response through gritted teeth.
• Thunder growled in the distance.
• The engine gave a low growl before starting.