SNARL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SNARL?

Need another word that means the same as “snarl”? Find 21 synonyms and 30 related words for “snarl” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Snarl” are: entangle, mat, tangle, embrangle, snarl up, snap, growl, show its teeth, say roughly, speak roughly, say brusquely, speak brusquely, say nastily, speak nastily, say angrily, speak angrily, bark, fling, hurl, maze

Snarl as a Noun

Definitions of "Snarl" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “snarl” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• An angry vicious expression.
• Something jumbled or confused.
• An act or sound of snarling.
• A vicious angry growl.

Synonyms of "Snarl" as a noun (2 Words)

maze	Complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost. They were trapped in a menacing maze of corridors.
tangle	A twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven. She got into a tangle with staff.

Usage Examples of "Snarl" as a noun

• A snarl of rage.

Snarl as a Verb

Definitions of "Snarl" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “snarl” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• (of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive growl with bared teeth.
• Make a snarling noise or move with a snarling noise.
• Utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone.
• (of a person) say something in an angry, bad-tempered voice.
• Twist together or entwine into a confusing mass.
• Make more complicated or confused through entanglements.

Synonyms of "Snarl" as a verb (19 Words)

bark	Remove the bark of a tree. She barked into the dictaphone.
embrangle	Make more complicated or confused through entanglements.
entangle	Twist together or entwine into a confusing mass. The child entangled the cord.
fling	Move or push (something) suddenly or violently. Fling the frisbee.
growl	(of an animal, especially a dog) make a low guttural sound in the throat. The dogs yapped and growled at his heels.
hurl	Make a thrusting forward movement. The demonstrators hurled abuse at councillors.
mat	Change texture so as to become matted and felt like. Sweat matted his hair.
say angrily	State as one’s opinion or judgement; declare.
say brusquely	Express a supposition.
say nastily	Recite or repeat a fixed text.
say roughly	Have or contain a certain wording or form.
show its teeth	Be or become visible or noticeable.
snap	Close with a snapping motion. Time will not be resumed until the ball is snapped on the next play.
snarl up	Make more complicated or confused through entanglements.
speak angrily	Use language.
speak brusquely	Express in speech.
speak nastily	Use language.
speak roughly	Express in speech.
tangle	Tangle or complicate. The broom somehow got tangled up in my long skirt.

Usage Examples of "Snarl" as a verb

• The guard snarled at us.
• ‘Shut your mouth!’ he snarled.
• Bullets snarled past us.
• The dog snarled at the boy.
• I used to snarl at anyone I disliked.
• He snarled a few choice remarks at them.

Associations of "Snarl" (30 Words)

angry	Feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility; full of anger. The wild angry sea.
bawl	Shout or call out noisily and unrestrainedly. Don t bawl in public.
bellow	(of a person or animal) emit a deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger. He bellowed in agony.
crackle	Having the surface decorated with a network of fine cracks as in crackleware. A crackle glaze.
croon	Hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner. Goodbye you lovely darling she crooned.
cry	Utter a sudden loud cry. Wounded people were crying for help.
gripe	Secure a boat with gripes. Holidays make no difference to Simon Pat griped.
growl	The sound of growling as made by animals. The dogs yapped and growled at his heels.
grumble	A loud low dull continuous noise. The cashier grumbled about changing Swiss money.
guttural	Of a manner of speech characterized by the use of guttural sounds. A guttural voice.
hiss	Express disapproval of someone by hissing. The audience hissed loudly at the mention of his name.
holler	Complain. I got his number so you can holler at him when you get a chance.
howl	Make a howling sound. Howls of laughter.
howling	Filled with or characterized by howling. The howling wind.
leonine	Of or resembling a lion or lions. A handsome leonine profile.
loud	Used chiefly as a direction or description in music loud with force. A group of loud children.
loudly	Used as a direction in music to be played relatively loudly. The crowd loudly booed the decision.
resounding	(of a sound) loud enough to reverberate. A resounding smack across the face.
roar	Act or proceed in a riotous, turbulent, or disorderly way-R.A.Billington. Manfred roared with rage.
rumble	Make a low noise. Heavy lorries rumbled through the streets.
screech	Make a high pitched screeching noise. She hit her brother causing him to screech with pain.
shout	Prevent someone from speaking or being heard by shouting. Anyone shooting a hole in one must shout for all players present on the course.
shriek	Utter a shrill cry. The audience shrieked with laughter.
squawk	The noise of squawking. The geese flew upriver squawking.
squeal	Make a squeal. They drew up with a squeal of brakes.
thunder	Thunder sounds. The motorcycle thundered into life.
wail	Utter a wail. The wind wailed and buffeted the timber structure.
whine	A complaining tone of voice. The whine of the engine.
whinny	Of a horse make a whinny. The pony whinnied and tossed his head happily.
yell	A loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate. You don t have to yell I can hear you just fine.