snarl

• Substantiv, das ein wütendes, bösartiges Knurren oder eine feindselige, gereizte Gesichtsausdruck bezeichnet, sowie etwas Verwirrtes oder Chaotisches.

A noun referring to a vicious, angry growl or an angry, vicious expression, or something that is jumbled or confused.

1. Angry growlB1formal

   A fierce, guttural sound made by an animal, often showing aggression or warning.

   Knurren

   • The dog let out a low snarl when the stranger approached.
   • A snarl from the wolf made the hikers step back.
   • The cat's snarl warned the other animal to stay away.

   Synonymegrowlgrowlinggrumble

2. Angry expressionB1formal

   A facial expression that shows anger, hostility, or irritation.

   Wütende Grimasse

   • He gave a snarl of disgust when he heard the news.
   • Her face twisted into a snarl as she argued.
   • The driver's snarl showed his frustration with the traffic.

   Synonymefrownglowergrimacescowl

   Antonymegrinsmile

3. Tangled or confused stateB2informal

   A situation or mass of things that is tangled, disordered, or difficult to sort out.

   Durcheinander

   • The traffic was a snarl of cars and buses.
   • His hair was a snarl of knots after the windy walk.
   • The paperwork turned into a snarl of conflicting information.

   Synonymejumbleknotmazemessmuddletangleweb

   Antonymeordertidiness

• Verb, das die Handlung beschreibt, einen aggressiven, kehligen Laut von sich zu geben, oft bei Tieren oder um Wut oder Verärgerung auszudrücken.

A verb used to describe the act of making an aggressive, guttural sound, often associated with animals or expressing anger or irritation.

1. Speak angrilyB2informal

   To speak in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone.

   Wütend sprechen

   • He snarled at the waiter for bringing the wrong order.
   • She snarled a reply before slamming the door.
   • The officer snarled orders at the recruits.

   Synonymebarkgrowlhissretortsnap

   Antonymecoomurmurwhisper

2. Make a threatening soundB1formal

   To make a fierce, guttural sound, often as a sign of anger or aggression, or to move while making such a sound.

   Knurren

   • The dog snarled at the stranger approaching the gate.
   • The engine snarled as the car accelerated.
   • He snarled through his teeth, warning them to stay back.

   Synonymegnarlgrowlgrumble

3. Tangle or twistC1formal

   To twist or become twisted together into a confused mass.

   Verwirren

   • The fishing line snarled around the reel.
   • Her hair snarled in the wind.
   • The wires were snarled together behind the desk.

   Synonymeenmeshensnarlentangleintertwineknotmatraveltangletwist

4. Complicate or confuseC1formal

   To make something more complicated or confused through entanglements.

   Verwirren

   • The legal dispute snarled the project for months.
   • His lies snarled the investigation further.
   • The traffic snarled the entire city center.

   Synonymecomplicateconfuseentanglejumbleknotmuddleravelsnarl uptangle

   Antonymeclarifydisentanglesimplifyunraveluntangle

Phrasal-Variantensnarl up