Growl and Scold

Growl

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

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

Nearby Words: growled, growling, growler

Scold

Scold verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.

Growl and scold are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Growl" instead a verb "Scold".

Nearby Words: scolding, scolded

Common collocations

time growl time scold time
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