snarl
/ˈsnɑː(ɹ)l/noun
Definitions
A knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle.
Synonyms:entanglementAn intricate complication; a problematic difficulty; a knotty or tangled situation.
A slow-moving traffic jam.
verb
Definitions
To entangle; to complicate; to involve in knots.
Example: to snarl a skein of thread
To become entangled.
To place in an embarrassing situation; to ensnare; to make overly complicated.
To be congested in traffic, or to make traffic congested.