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Meaning of snarling

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

snarling

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.

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.

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of producing a snarl or growl.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Growling, having a snarl.

    Example: The snarling dog scared me away without ever opening its mouth.