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Antonyms for snarl

Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : snahrl
Phonetic Transcription : snɑrl

Definition of snarl

Origin :
  • "growl and bare the teeth," 1580s, perhaps from Dutch or Low German snarren "to rattle," probably of imitative origin (cf. German schnarren "to rattle," schnurren "to hum, buzz"). Meaning "speak in a harsh manner" first recorded 1690s. Related: Snarled; snarling.
  • noun complication, mess
  • verb grumble
  • verb complicate, mess up
Example sentences :
  • There was a snarl; Jeff had Joe by the throat, and Joe was reaching for his gun.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • It was like the mingled roar of a lion and the snarl of a tiger.
  • Extract from : « Frank Roscoe's Secret » by Allen Chapman
  • He continued to gaze, and in his interest he forgot to snarl.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • He did not snarl at her, nor show his teeth, when any leap of hers chanced to put her in advance of him.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • He gave no warning, with no snarl anticipated his own action.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • He could not quite suppress a snarl, but he made no offer to snap.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • As for snarling he could snarl more terribly than any dog, young or old, in camp.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • But at the sight of him the five men did not spring to their feet, nor show their teeth, nor snarl.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • Into his snarl he incorporated all that was vicious, malignant, and horrible.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • The intent of the snarl is to warn or frighten, and judgment is required to know when it should be used.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London

Synonyms for snarl

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