Synonyms of growl

growl 1 of 2

verb

1

as in to complain

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

he was growling about how much work he had to do

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complain
• scream
• whine
• moan
• mutter
• grumble
• whimper
• squeal
• yowl
• squawk
• kick
• murmur
• worry
• wail
• bitch
• cry
• holler
• inveigh
• grouse
• bleat
• nag
• caterwaul
• beef
• bellyache
• gripe
• kvetch
• keen
• croak
• grizzle
• repine
• whinge
• yawp
• crab
• yammer
• protest
• grouch
• carp
• kick up a stink
• kick up a fuss
• grump
• fuss
• yaup
• sob
• object (to)
• maunder
• quarrel (with)
• cavil
• stew
• quibble
• fret
• blubber
• lament
• deplore
• bewail
• bemoan

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• delight
• rejoice
• tolerate
• accept
• take
• bear
• endure
• crow
• countenance
• cheer
• applaud
• commend

2

as in to roar

to make a long loud deep noise or cry

the neighbor's dog growls every time we pass the house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• roar
• rumble
• scream
• cry
• bellow
• thunder
• boom
• shriek
• grumble
• shout
• yell
• screech
• howl
• roll
• bang
• squall
• blare
• wail
• holler
• peal
• whoop
• bell
• bawl
• blast
• hoot
• yowl
• caterwaul
• call

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whisper
• grunt
• mouth
• mumble
• murmur
• mutter
• squeak
• whimper
• mewl
• pule

3

as in to rumble

to make a low heavy rolling sound

I'm sorry my stomach is growling, but I'm just really hungry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rumble
• grumble
• roll
• thunder
• bellow
• lumber
• drum
• boom

growl

2 of 2

noun

as in snarl

Synonyms & Similar Words

• snarl
• wince
• smirk
• flinch
• scowl
• grimace
• frown
• sneer
• rictus
• pout
• mouth
• mow
• moue
• lower
• squinch
• lour
• stare
• simper
• glower
• glare
• scoff
• face
• mug
• look
• snoot

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• smile
• laugh
• grin