snarl

• Sustantivo que denota un gruñido feroz o enojado, o una expresión facial hostil, así como algo enredado o caótico.

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.

   Gruñido amenazador

   • 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.

   Sinónimosgrowlgrowlinggrumble

2. Angry expressionB1formal

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

   Expresión de enfado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosfrownglowergrimacescowl

   Antónimosgrinsmile

3. Tangled or confused stateB2informal

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

   Maraña, enredo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosjumbleknotmazemessmuddletangleweb

   Antónimosordertidiness

• Verbo que describe la acción de emitir un sonido agresivo y gutural, a menudo asociado con animales o que expresa enojo o irritación. También puede referirse a hablar o decir algo con brusquedad o furia.

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.

   Hablar con ira

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbarkgrowlhissretortsnap

   Antónimoscoomurmurwhisper

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.

   Gruñir amenazadoramente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosgnarlgrowlgrumble

3. Tangle or twistC1formal

   To twist or become twisted together into a confused mass.

   enredar, enmarañar

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

   Sinónimosenmeshensnarlentangleintertwineknotmatraveltangletwist

4. Complicate or confuseC1formal

   To make something more complicated or confused through entanglements.

   enredar, complicar

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

   Sinónimoscomplicateconfuseentanglejumbleknotmuddleravelsnarl uptangle

   Antónimosclarifydisentanglesimplifyunraveluntangle

Variantes phrasalsnarl up