Snarl

Pronunciation: /ˈsnɑːrl/

Snarl (verb)

  1. to make a low, angry sound showing teeth, like a dog.
  2. to say something in a harsh, angry way.
  3. to become twisted or tangled, making it hard to separate.

Examples

  • The dog began to snarl at the stranger.
  • Wolves snarl when they feel threatened.

Common collocations: snarl loudly, snarl at someone, snarl a reply, snarl back, snarl up

Snarl (noun)

  1. a low, angry sound made by an animal showing its teeth.
  2. a twisted or tangled mass that is difficult to separate.

Examples

  • The snarl of the lion echoed through the jungle.
  • A snarl came from the corner of the room.

Synonyms of Snarl

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Snarl

  • describing a soft, content sound
  • describing a gentle, soothing sound