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What is another word for Snarl? – 270 Snarl Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    growl scowl glare frown snort snap bark yelp howl whine whimper grumble complain murmur mutter grit bare bear bare teeth show teeth bare fangs bare claws bristle seethe foam rage rant rave yell shriek scream roar bay yip yap chirp cheep chattering chattering teeth gnash gnashing teeth click click teeth click tongue cluck clucking tongue hiss spit sputter foam at the mouth froth at the mouth

    Meaning of Snarl

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "snarl" is a verb that means to utter a harsh, guttural sound, typically in anger or hostility, or a noun that refers to this sound.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "snarl" as a verb that means to growl or make a similar sound, typically in anger or annoyance, or a noun that refers to a tangled or confused mass.
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines "snarl" as a verb that means to make a loud, angry, or threatening sound, typically with the teeth, or a noun that refers to this sound or a complicated or confusing situation.

    Example Uses

    • The dog began to snarl and bare its teeth when it saw the stranger approaching.
    • The traffic was so bad that it was starting to snarl and slow down the entire highway.
    • The old man would snarl and complain about the noise the kids were making.
    • The cat's fur stood on end as it let out a loud snarl at the dog.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    calm serene peaceful quiet still silent gentle soft smooth melodious harmonious sweet soothing pleasant friendly affectionate warm cheerful happy joyful jubilant ecstatic elated composed tranquil relaxed unperturbed untroubled carefree lighthearted amused delighted pleased satisfied content complacent smug self-satisfied proud haughty dignified reserved restrained subdued muted hushed whispered murmured

    Related Nouns

    anger hostility aggression violence ferocity savagery brutality cruelty viciousness malevolence animosity rancor resentment bitterness indignation outrage fury rage ire wrath temper disposition mood attitude demeanor behavior conduct manner tone voice sound noise din clamor uproar commotion turmoil chaos confusion disorder mess tangle knot snare trap pitfall obstacle hurdle barrier impediment hindrance

    Related Verbs

    growl scowl glare frown snort snap bark yelp howl whine whimper grumble complain murmur mutter grit bare bear bristle seethe foam rage rant rave yell shriek scream roar bay yip yap chirp cheep chatter gnash gnashing click click teeth click tongue cluck clucking hiss spit sputter foam at the mouth froth at the mouth tangle knot snare trap entangle entwine twist turn writhe twist and turn

    Related Adjectives

    angry hostile aggressive violent ferocious savage brutal cruel vicious malevolent animous rancorous resentful bitter indignant outraged furious enraged irate wrathful tempestuous turbulent tumultuous chaotic confused disordered messy tangled knotted snarled trapped obstructed hindered impeded harsh guttural rough coarse gruff grating jarring discordant unpleasant unpleasantly disagreeable offensive repulsive repugnant disgusting distasteful nasty vile abhorrent detestable loathsome hateful odious obnoxious noxious nauseating sickening revolting repellent repellant