growl
verb (used without object)
to utter a deep guttural sound of anger or hostility.
growled
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past participleof growl.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof growl.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
growlverb (used without object)to utter a deep guttural sound of anger or hostility.
Example Sentences
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TAYBEH, West Bank — The three military vehicles growled to a stop in front of Zaher Ibrahim’s elegant two-story home in this village in the occupied West Bank.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2025
A Harley growled through the town square the other day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2024
“Let’s do this,” he growled, handing me a to-go mug full of coffee as he slid into our car's driver’s seat and turned over the engine.
From Salon ● Dec. 23, 2023
“I grew up believing in Darwinism,” he growled.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 19, 2023
Natalie gave them each a treat, even though Churro growled at every one of them.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
