1. to growl angrily while showing teeth
2. to speak in an angry, harsh manner
3. to become twisted or tangled

1. an angry growling sound
2. a twisted or tangled mass

Examples

• The dog began to snarl when the stranger approached.
• She snarled at her brother to leave her alone.
• The fishing line snarled around the reel.
• Traffic snarled during rush hour.
• The wolf’s snarl echoed through the forest.
• He worked patiently to untangle the snarl of Christmas lights.
• Her hair was a snarl of knots after the windy day.