growl

Universal Words verb, noun verb 1 [V] ~ (at sb/sth) (of animals, especially dogs) to make a low sound in the throat, usually as a sign of anger: The dog growled at them. 2 ~ (at sb) to say sth in a low angry voice: [Vspeech] 'Who are you?' he growled at the stranger. * [VN] She growled a sarcastic reply. noun a deep angry sound made when sb/sth growls