snarled

• Описывает что-то запутанное, перекрученное или находящееся в беспорядке; также может относиться к человеку или животному, издающему враждебный, агрессивный звук.

Describes something that is tangled, twisted, or in a state of disorder; can also refer to a person or animal making a hostile, aggressive sound.

1. Tangled or knottedB1formal

   Describes something that is twisted, tangled, or knotted in a messy way.

   Запутанный

   • The fishing line was snarled around the rocks.
   • Her hair became snarled after the windy walk.
   • The wires behind the desk were completely snarled.

   Synonymsentangledknottedmattedtangledtwisted

   Antonymssmoothstraightuntangled

2. Blocked or congestedB1informal

   Describes traffic or a situation that is severely blocked or jammed.

   Заблокированный

   • The traffic was snarled for miles after the accident.
   • The city streets are snarled during rush hour.
   • The construction work left the highway completely snarled.

   Synonymscloggedcongestedjammedobstructedtangled

   Antonymsclearflowingfree

• Глагол, используемый для описания действия по издаванию агрессивного, гортанного звука, часто ассоциирующегося с животными или выражающего гнев или раздражение.

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.

   Говорить сердито

   • 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.

   Synonymsbarkgrowlhissretortsnap

   Antonymscoomurmurwhisper

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.

   Рычать

   • 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.

   Synonymsgnarlgrowlgrumble

3. Tangle or twistC1formal

   To twist or become twisted together into a confused mass.

   Запутать

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

   Synonymsenmeshensnarlentangleintertwineknotmatraveltangletwist

4. Complicate or confuseC1formal

   To make something more complicated or confused through entanglements.

   Запутывать

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

   Synonymscomplicateconfuseentanglejumbleknotmuddleravelsnarl uptangle

   Antonymsclarifydisentanglesimplifyunraveluntangle

Phrasal variantssnarl up