Synonyms for

Snarl

Verb / snɑ:rl / Another word for snarl — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To growl and show teeth in an aggressive way.

Synonyms & similar words

mat snarlup embrangle snap tangle unsnarl disentangle maze entangle growl bark hiss snap grumble complain grump scowl sneer frown glower grimace mutter whine yap yelp snipe quarrel argue dispute

Example sentences

  1. The dog started to snarl when the cat walked by.
  2. The traffic made the driver snarl in frustration.
  3. The angry man would snarl at anyone who came near him.
  4. The old pirate would snarl as he told his stories.
  5. The lion would snarl at the zoo visitors.

Quotes

  • "In the spider-web of facts, many a truth is strangled."
  • - Paul Eldridge
  • "The history of our race, and each individual's experience, are sown thick with evidence that a truth is not hard to kill and that a lie told well is immortal."

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