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Ellee Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary
What's the word for
what's the word for "reply unwillingly, with anger, muttering, in a curt tone?"
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Hi, One word for each, or one word for all of those together? Clive
- Hi, One word for each, or one word for all of those together?
- Clive
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Hello, Clive!
I mean one word for all of those together, a verb, meaning replying in that manner
I mean one word for all of those together, a verb, meaning replying in that manner
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Growl might work, but only if your context is tightly defined.
Growl is a verb and noun applied primarily to animals.
When applied to humans it means either to say something in a low grating voice, typically in a threatening manner or a low guttural sound made in the throat to express hostility or anger. (Oxford Dictionary). Unfortunately, "growl" does not cover the
Growl is a verb and noun applied primarily to animals.
When applied to humans it means either to say something in a low grating voice, typically in a threatening manner or a low guttural sound made in the throat to express hostility or anger. (Oxford Dictionary). Unfortunately, "growl" does not cover the
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You'll have to choose which word fits best.
But, as Clive said, it's a lot of things to ask of just one word.
gruff |gr?f|
adjective
abrupt or taciturn in manner : penetrate a gruff exterior and you will find him affable.
• (of a voice) rough and low in pitch : she spoke with a gruff, masculine voice.
But, as Clive said, it's a lot of things to ask of just one word.
gruff |gr?f|
adjective
abrupt or taciturn in manner : penetrate a gruff exterior and you will find him affable.
• (of a voice) rough and low in pitch : she spoke with a gruff, masculine voice.
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