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Growl

To utter a deep guttural sound, sa an angry dog; to give forth an angry, grumbling sound.

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Broader term 3

Cry 76% connected

To make a loud call or cry; to call or exclaim vehemently or earnestly; to shout; to vociferate; to proclaim; to pray; to implore.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Emit 76% connected

To send forth; to throw or give out; to cause to issue; to give vent to; to eject; to discharge; as, fire emits heat and smoke; boiling water emits s…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Utter 76% connected

Outer.

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Grumble 74% connected

To murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Grumble 74% connected

To murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Rumble 74% connected

To make a low, heavy, continued sound; as, the thunder rumbles at a distance.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Rumble 74% connected

To make a low, heavy, continued sound; as, the thunder rumbles at a distance.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Rumbling 74% connected

a. & n. from Rumble, v. i.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Rumbling 74% connected

a. & n. from Rumble, v. i.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 3

Growling 92% connected

of Growl

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Grumble 92% connected

To murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Rumble 92% connected

To make a low, heavy, continued sound; as, the thunder rumbles at a distance.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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