Growling and Surly

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Growling noun - A gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal).

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Surly and growling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Surly" instead an adjective "Growling".

Nearby Words: growl, growled, growler

Surly adjective - Given to or displaying a resentful silence and often irritability.

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Growling and surly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Growling" instead an adjective "Surly".

Nearby Words: surliness, surlily

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