growled

verb

Definition of growlednext
past tense of growl
1
as in complained
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely he was growling about how much work he had to do

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2
as in roared
to make a long loud deep noise or cry the neighbor's dog growls every time we pass the house

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3
as in rumbled
to make a low heavy rolling sound I'm sorry my stomach is growling, but I'm just really hungry

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  1. complained
  2. roared
  3. grumbled
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  • The companies have complained about a lack of due process throughout the review.
    Jeff Stein AND David J. Lynch The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • When the goal was not overturned by the video assistant referee (VAR) review system, Tottenham’s senior assistant coach Matt Wells complained to the fourth official along with Sergio Reguilon, one of their substitutes.
    Jay Harris, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of complained
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  • After the pandemic lull, events have roared back, with spending on experiential marketing topping pre-pandemic levels.
    Dee Blohm, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The Chiefs roared when Mahomes and Kelce arrived, but the person who generated the loudest crescendo of cheers was coach Andy Reid, who walked into the middle of the room in full costume as Santa Claus.
    Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of roared
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  • Nick Saban never grumbled when his coaches moved up to coordinators or were hired away to become head coaches for other teams.
    Edward Tuorinsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Children grumbled in their homes.
    Margaux Laskey, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of grumbled
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growled

growler

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