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Meaning of snarl

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snarl

Pronunciation:/ˈsnɑː(ɹ)l/

noun

Definitions

  1. A knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle.

    Synonyms:entanglement
  2. An intricate complication; a problematic difficulty; a knotty or tangled situation.

  3. A slow-moving traffic jam.

verb

Definitions

  1. To entangle; to complicate; to involve in knots.

    Example: to snarl a skein of thread

  2. To become entangled.

  3. To place in an embarrassing situation; to ensnare; to make overly complicated.

  4. To be congested in traffic, or to make traffic congested.

snarl

Pronunciation:/ˈsnɑː(ɹ)l/

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of snarling; a growl; a surly or peevish expression; an angry contention.

  2. A growl, for example that of an angry or surly dog, or similar; grumbling sounds.

  3. A squabble.

verb

Definitions

  1. To growl angrily by gnashing or baring the teeth; to gnarl; to utter grumbling sounds.

  2. To complain angrily; to utter growlingly.

  3. To speak crossly; to talk in rude, surly terms.