snarl

1. v. t. To form raised work upon the outer surface of (thin metal ware) by the repercussion of a snarling iron upon the inner surface. Source: opted

2. v. t. To entangle; to complicate; to involve in knots; as, to snarl a skein of thread. Source: opted

3. v. t. To embarrass; to insnare. Source: opted

4. n. A knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle; entanglement; hence, intricate complication; embarrassing difficulty. Source: opted

5. v. i. To growl, as an angry or surly dog; to gnarl; to utter grumbling sounds. Source: opted

6. v. i. To speak crossly; to talk in rude, surly terms. Source: opted

7. n. The act of snarling; a growl; a surly or peevish expression; an angry contention. Source: opted

8. n. a vicious angry growl Source: wordnet

9. n. an angry vicious expression Source: wordnet

10. n. something jumbled or confused Source: wordnet

11. v. utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone Source: wordnet

12. v. make a snarling noise or move with a snarling noise Source: wordnet

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