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Meaning of the word snarl in English

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snarl

US /snɑːrl/
UK /snɑːl/
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Noun

1.

a tangled mess

Example:
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Her hair was a hopeless snarl after the windy walk.
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The fishing line was a complete snarl.
Synonym:
tangle knot mess jumble muddle
2.

a complicated or confused state of things

Example:
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The traffic was a complete snarl during rush hour.
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The negotiations ended in a diplomatic snarl.
Synonym:
tangle mess muddle confusion complication
3.

an aggressive growl with bared teeth

Example:
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The dog let out a low snarl as the stranger approached.
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His angry words were accompanied by a menacing snarl.
Synonym:
growl bark roar gnash

Verb

1.

to make an aggressive growl with bared teeth

Example:
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The guard dog began to snarl at the intruder.
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He would often snarl at anyone who disagreed with him.
Synonym:
growl bark roar gnash
2.

to cause to become tangled or confused

Example:
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The strong winds began to snarl the kite strings.
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The unexpected question threatened to snarl the speaker's presentation.
Synonym:
tangle knot entangle complicate confuse
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