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snarled

verb

Meaning

  1. To entangle; to complicate; to involve in knots.
  2. To become entangled.
  3. To place in an embarrassing situation; to ensnare; to make overly complicated.
  4. To be congested in traffic, or to make traffic congested.
  5. To form raised work upon the outer surface of (thin metal ware) by the repercussion of a snarling iron upon the inner surface.
  6. To growl angrily by gnashing or baring the teeth; to gnarl; to utter grumbling sounds.
  7. To complain angrily; to utter growlingly.
  8. To speak crossly; to talk in rude, surly terms.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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