1. The sound of growling (as made by animals)
   "The growling of the guard dog warned intruders to stay away";
   - growl
    
2. A gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)
   "His growling response made it clear he was displeased"

1. To utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
   "he growled a rude response";
   - grumble, rumble

Derived forms: growlings

Type of: cry, emit, let loose, let out, utter, utterance, vocalization

Encyclopedia: Growling