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Growl

/ɡrˈaʊl/
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(noun) A deep, rumbling, threatening sound made in the throat by an animal.

Did you just growl at me?
Tom's stomach began to growl.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The large stray dog began to ____ menacingly at us as we slowly approached the entrance to the old alleyway.

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