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Another word for snarl

Verb

  1. To speak abruptly and sharply

    2. Idioms:
    See also:

    words

  2. To twist together so that separation is difficult

    3. See also:

    order

  3. To make complex, intricate, or perplexing

    4. See also:

    simple

  4. To put into total disorder

    5. Idioms:
    See also:

    order

Another word for snarl

Noun

  1. Something that is intricately and often bewilderingly complex

    2. See also:

    simple

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Another word for snarl

Noun

  1. Confusion

    2. See also:

    confusion

  2. A snarling sound

    3. See also:

    noise

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Sentence Examples

  • I heard her snarl from behind the wooden door.

  • "I can," Martha answered with a snarl in her voice.

  • Then, she added with a snarl, "Yet."

  • She heard the beastly snarl and caught the blurred mass of darkness, punctuated only by two flashes of silver, as Rhyn flew by her.

  • "I distinctly remember buying everything in your collection," she said, a snarl of firmness in her voice.

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