Growl/snarl
The dog snarled at us.
The dog growled at us.
Do they mean the same? If not, what's the difference?
Dictionaries give similar definitions.
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amethystK difference If you are snarled at, the dog's mouth will be wide open, and you will see the dog's teeth; if you are growled at, the dog's mouth may be only partially open or just slightly open, and you won't see as much of the teeth. The sound of a snarl is more energetic than the sound of a growl. A snarling dog is much more excited and ready to attack; a growling dog is more in warning mode.
- amethystK difference If you are snarled at, the dog's mouth will be wide open, and you will see the dog's teeth; if you are growled at, the dog's mouth may be only partially open or just slightly open, and you won't see as much of the teeth.
- The sound of a snarl is more energetic than the sound of a growl.
- A snarling dog is much more excited and ready to attack; a growling dog is more in warning mode.
- CJ
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If you are snarled at, the dog's mouth will be wide open, and you will see the dog's teeth; if you are growled at, the dog's mouth may be only partially open or just slightly open, and you won't see as much of the teeth. The sound of a snarl is more energetic than the sound of a growl. A snarling dog is much more excited and ready to a
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