Except and Growl

Except

Except verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.
Usage example: I must except to your remark that there are no great novelists currently living

Growl and except are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Growl" instead a verb "Except".

Growl

Growl verb - To express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely.

Except and growl are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Except" instead a verb "Growl".

Nearby Words: growled, growling, growler

Both words in one sentence

  • Rebellious Princess I've never had any real friends… [Rajah makes a surprised and offended growl] …except you, Rajah.
  • The Japanese version does almost the same thing (though Freeza's Japanese voice is already noticeably deep), except for his third form, which uses a high, raspy growl.
  • Music / Soilwork He's more than capable of the usual Death Metal growl, but he is rarely heard using it except on a few select songs, most notably on another artist's song.
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