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growl

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/ɡraʊl/ · growl

to make a low, guttural sound, often expressing anger or dissatisfaction.

Meanings

verbformal

to make a low, guttural sound, often expressing anger or dissatisfaction.

ایک کم، گدگدی کرتی ہوئی آواز نکالنا، جو اکثر غصے یا عدم اطمینان کا اظہار کرتی ہے۔

گڑگڑانا

gurgurana

Synonyms

snarlgrowlrumbleخرخرگڑگڑدھڑکن

Antonyms

whimperwhinecooکتکآرامشیرین بولنا

Common Collocations

  • dog growl
  • growl in anger
  • low growl

Example Sentences

The dog began to growl when it sensed danger.

کتے نے خطرے کا احساس کرتے ہی گڑگڑانا شروع کر دیا۔

Kutte ne khatre ka ehsaas karte hi gurgurana shuru kar diya.

He growled in frustration when he lost the game.

جب وہ کھیل ہار گیا تو اس نے مایوسی میں گڑگڑایا۔

Jab woh khel haar gaya toh us ne mayoosi mein gurguraya.

The bear growled fiercely at the intruders.

بھالو نے دراندازوں پر شدت سے گڑگڑایا۔

Bhalu ne darandazon par shiddat se gurguraya.

Easily Confused With

snarl:While both 'growl' and 'snarl' refer to aggressive sounds made by animals, a 'snarl' typically suggests a more pronounced and menacing vocalization involving bared teeth.

Word Family

growler
nounگڑگڑانے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

'Growl' sounds like a bear growling.

Imagine a bear standing protectively over its cubs, ready to growl at any intruder.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

خرگوش بہر حال جب تک گڑگڑاتا نہیں، جھپٹتا نہیں۔

Khargosh behar haal jab tak gurgurata nahin, jhupatta nahin.

A rabbit does not jump until it growls.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "grūwian" — to snarl

First known use: 15th century

The word 'growl' originated from the Old English word 'grūwian', which means to snarl. Over time, it has been used to describe the deep, rumbling sound made by animals, especially dogs and bears, when they are threatened or angry.