Growl

5 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

to make a low threatening sound

“The guard dog would growl at anyone who came near.”

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Synonyms

growlinggrumblerumble

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Words Related to Growl

Words one letter different

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crowl frowl grown grows prowl

Words you can make from Growl

Shorter words formed from the letters in “growl”.

glor glow gowl grow

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