SNARL Synonyms
There are 18 hypernyms of the word snarl. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SNARL
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| snap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of catching an object with the hands • a spell of cold weather • tender green beans without strings that easily snap into sections • a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger • the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand • a sudden sharp noise • a sudden breaking • the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed • an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera • a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound • any undertaking that is easy to do • the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand • (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back verb • utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone • separate or cause to separate abruptly • break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension • move or strike with a noise • close with a snapping motion • make a sharp sound • move with a snapping sound • to grasp hastily or eagerly • put in play with a snap • cause to make a snapping sound • lose control of one's emotions • bring the jaws together • record on photographic film | ||||||||
| bare | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
adjective • not having a protective covering • lacking its natural or customary covering adjective satellite • having no clothes on the body • lacking in magnitude or quantity • just barely adequate or within a lower limit • apart from anything else; without additions or modifications • lacking a surface finish such as paint • providing no shelter or sustenance • having everything extraneous removed including contents • lacking embellishment or ornamentation verb • expose to view • make public • lay bare | ||||||||
| bark | verbv | |||||||
noun • tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants • a noise resembling the bark of a dog • a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts • the sound made by a dog verb • speak in an unfriendly tone • cover with bark • remove the bark of a tree • make barking sounds • tan (a skin) with bark tannins | ||||||||
| bite | verbv | |||||||
noun • a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person • a small amount of solid food; a mouthful • a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin • a light informal meal • (angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait • wit having a sharp and caustic quality • a strong odor or taste property • the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws • a portion removed from the whole verb • to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws • cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort • penetrate or cut, as with a knife • deliver a sting to | ||||||||
| frown | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a facial expression of dislike or displeasure verb • look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval | ||||||||
| gnash | verbv | |||||||
verb • grind together, of teeth | ||||||||
| grimace | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a contorted facial expression verb • contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state | ||||||||
| growl | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the sound of growling (as made by animals) verb • to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds | ||||||||
| howl | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a long loud emotional utterance • the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf • a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound verb • emit long loud cries • cry loudly, as of animals • make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles • laugh unrestrainedly and heartily | ||||||||
| roar | verbv | |||||||
noun • a deep prolonged loud noise • a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) • the sound made by a lion verb • make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles • utter words loudly and forcefully • emit long loud cries • act or proceed in a riotous, turbulent, or disorderly way • make a loud noise, as of animal • laugh unrestrainedly and heartily | ||||||||
| scowl | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a facial expression of dislike or displeasure verb • frown with displeasure | ||||||||
| yelp | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog) verb • bark in a high-pitched tone | ||||||||
| yowl | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) verb • cry loudly, as of animals • utter shrieks, as of cats | ||||||||
| entanglement | nounn | |||||||
noun • an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim | ||||||||
| tangle | verbv | |||||||
noun • a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven • something jumbled or confused verb • force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action • tangle or complicate • disarrange or rumple; dishevel • twist together or entwine into a confusing mass | ||||||||
| embrangle | verbv | |||||||
verb • make more complicated or confused through entanglements | ||||||||
| entangle | verbv | |||||||
verb • entrap • twist together or entwine into a confusing mass | ||||||||
| imbroglio | nounn | |||||||
noun • an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation • a very embarrassing misunderstanding | ||||||||
| mat | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a thick flat pad used as a floor covering • a master's degree in teaching • mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture • sports equipment consisting of a piece of thick padding on the floor for gymnastic sports • a mass that is densely tangled or interwoven • the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss • a foundation (usually on soft ground) consisting of an extended layer of reinforced concrete • a small pad of material that is used to protect surface from an object placed on it adjective satellite • not reflecting light; not glossy verb • twist together or entwine into a confusing mass • change texture so as to become matted and felt-like | ||||||||
| maze | nounn | |||||||
noun • complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost • something jumbled or confused | ||||||||
