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Meaning
Verb
●
To
entangle
; to
complicate
; to
involve
in knots.
●
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
.
●
To form
raised
work upon the
outer
surface
of (thin
metal
ware
) by the
repercussion
of a
snarling iron
upon the
inner
surface
.
●
To
growl
angrily
by
gnashing
or
baring
the
teeth
; to
gnarl
; to
utter
grumbling
sounds.
●
To
complain
angrily
; to
utter
growlingly.
●
To
speak
crossly
; to
talk
in
rude
,
surly
terms.
Noun
●
A
knot
or
complication
of
hair
,
thread
, or the like,
difficult
to disentangle.
●
An
intricate
complication
; a
problematic
difficulty
; a
knotty
or
tangled
situation.
●
A
slow-moving
traffic
jam.
●
The
act
of
snarling
; a
growl
; a
surly
or
peevish
expression
; an
angry
contention.
●
A
growl
,
for example
that of an
angry
or
surly
dog
, or
similar
;
grumbling
sounds.
●
A squabble.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
snarl
English
snarlen
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Growl
Bark
Grimace
Howl
Shriek
Screech
Hiss
Roar
Cackle
Squeal
Purr
Glower
Guffaw
Lunge
Yowl
Peck
Chuckle
Laugh
Giggle
Grin
Whimper
Sneer
Scowl
Smile
Sigh
Scream
Wink
Frown
Yell
Pout
Groan
Shout
Mess
Stare Down
More
Rhymes
Carl
Karl
Snarl
Gnarl
Ensnarl
Housecarl
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