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   Growling

   /ˈɡrouliNG/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of an animal, especially a dog) making a low guttural sound in the throat that indicates hostility: "putting his hand in front of a growling dog was a dumb thing to do"
   • ▪ (of a person's voice) low and grating, typically in a way that expresses hostility or anger: "“LISTEN!” a growling voice said"

   noun

   • 1. a low guttural noise made in the throat, especially by a dog, to indicate hostility: "hearing that growling was so scary"

   Derivatives

   • 1. growlingly adverb

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   • R

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   • O

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   • W

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   • L

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   • I

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   • N

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