snarled

• Descreve algo emaranhado, enredado ou desordenado; também pode se referir a uma pessoa ou animal que emite um som hostil e agressivo, como um rosnado.

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.

   Emaranhado

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

   Sinônimosentangledknottedmattedtangledtwisted

   Antônimossmoothstraightuntangled

2. Blocked or congestedB1informal

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

   Congestionado

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscloggedcongestedjammedobstructedtangled

   Antônimosclearflowingfree

• Verbo usado para descrever a ação de emitir um som agressivo e gutural, frequentemente associado a animais ou que expressa raiva ou irritação. Também pode indicar falar de forma raivosa e ameaçadora, ou, em contexto de trânsito, o ato de engarrafar.

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.

   Falar com raiva

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbarkgrowlhissretortsnap

   Antônimoscoomurmurwhisper

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.

   Rosnar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosgnarlgrowlgrumble

3. Tangle or twistC1formal

   To twist or become twisted together into a confused mass.

   Emaranhar

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

   Sinônimosenmeshensnarlentangleintertwineknotmatraveltangletwist

4. Complicate or confuseC1formal

   To make something more complicated or confused through entanglements.

   Complicar

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

   Sinônimoscomplicateconfuseentanglejumbleknotmuddleravelsnarl uptangle

   Antônimosclarifydisentanglesimplifyunraveluntangle

Variantes phrasalsnarl up