growl

• Substantivo que designa um som baixo, gutural e ameaçador, geralmente emitido por um animal, como um cão ou um urso, ou por uma pessoa com raiva ou irritação; também pode se referir a um ruído grave e prolongado, como o de um trovão ou de um motor.

A noun referring to a low, guttural, threatening sound, typically made by an animal such as a dog or bear, or by a person in anger or irritation.

1. Animal soundA2formal

   A low, guttural sound made by an animal, especially a dog, as a warning or threat.

   Rosnado

   • The dog let out a low growl when the stranger approached.
   • A deep growl came from the bear's throat.
   • The cat's growl warned the other animal to stay away.

   Sinônimosgrowlinggrumblerumblesnarl

2. Human soundB1informal

   A low, rumbling sound made by a person, often expressing anger, irritation, or displeasure.

   Rosnado

   • He gave a growl of frustration when the computer crashed.
   • Her growl of annoyance was audible across the room.
   • The man's growl indicated he was not in the mood to talk.

   Sinônimosgrumblegruntrumblesnarl

3. Mechanical soundB2informal

   A low, rumbling noise made by machinery or an engine.

   Ronco

   • The growl of the old engine filled the garage.
   • I could hear the growl of the generator from outside.
   • The growl of the motorcycle faded as it drove away.

   Sinônimosdronegrumbleroarrumblerumbling

• Verbo usado para descrever um som baixo e gutural emitido por um animal, geralmente como sinal de agressão ou advertência, ou um som semelhante produzido por uma pessoa expressando raiva ou irritação.

A verb used to describe a low, guttural sound made by an animal, typically as a sign of aggression or warning, or a similar sound made by a person expressing anger or irritation.

1. Animal soundA2formal

   To make a low, guttural, threatening sound, typically by an animal.

   Rosnar

   • The dog growled at the stranger approaching the gate.
   • The bear growled loudly when it sensed danger.
   • The cat growled as the other animal entered its territory.

   Sinônimosgrumblerumblesnarl

2. Human expressionB1informal

   To speak in a low, angry, or threatening voice.

   Rosnar

   • He growled at the waiter for bringing the wrong order.
   • She growled a warning to the children to be quiet.
   • The boss growled instructions to his team.

   Sinônimosgnarlgrumblerumblesnarl

   Antônimosmurmurpurrwhisper

3. Thunder or engine soundB2informal

   To make a low, rumbling sound like thunder or a machine.

   Trovejar

   • The thunder growled in the distance.
   • The engine growled as the truck climbed the hill.
   • The storm growled overhead, shaking the windows.

   Sinônimosgrumbleroarrumblethunder