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to snarl

to snarl

21 5.8
To say something in an angry, sharp voice
  • verb
  • /snɑrl/
translation icon : contestar bruscamente
  • "Come, weak one," Lukas snarled, "the high moon leaves us few hours for the hunt."

Her father snarled and plunged his burning sword towards her exposed heart.

Examples

  • "What a mess," Gil snarled, as the truck sped past the camp.

    Fiction book (1993)

  • Without turning around, Casimir snarled, "If Milil won't save me, I will damn him."

    Fiction book (1992)

  • - And all we do is snarl at each other.

    The Band Wagon (1953)

  • It's no wonder we're snarling at each other.

    The First Wives Club (1996)

  • Finally, I stalked into the kitchen and snarled, "Why are you doing this to me?"

    Academic text (2002)

  • "Pick them up," the assassin snarled, "or I will kill you where you stand."

    Fiction book (1992)

  • Don't you snarl at me or I'll smack you upside the head.

    City of Joy (1992)

  • Entreri snapped back, his snarling tone making the answer seem obvious.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • The female, shorter than Jarlaxle but carrying herself with an undeniable strength, snarled at the mercenary, her contempt obvious.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • He snarled in frustration, "Why can't you be more considerate?"

Synonyms

to yell at
vsto snarl
379 1.4

Shout in an angry voice at someone

is an angry sharp tone that is often quieter and more clipped than shouting
to snap
vsto snarl
151 4.0

Say something quickly and angrily after losing control

is an angry sharp tone that is abrupt without loss of control
to spit
vsto snarl
  • Informal
99 6.3

To say words quickly and angrily to show strong dislike

is an angry sharp tone that centers on abrupt sound rather than contempt
to bark
vsto snarl
91 4.8

To speak in a short angry voice to give orders

is an angry sharp tone that focuses more on anger than command
to growl
vsto snarl
76 2.2

To make a low, deep sound to warn or show anger

is an angry sharp tone with clearer words rather than a low sound
to lash out
vsto snarl
71 5.6

Suddenly say angry things about someone by speaking or writing

is an angry sharp tone that is abrupt but less sustained attack
to hiss
vsto snarl
31 4.2

To speak in a low, sharp voice to show anger or warn someone

is an angry sharp tone that uses abrupt short words instead of hissing
to roar
vsto snarl
31 2.7

To say something in a very loud strong voice

is an angry sharp tone that focuses on abruptness not volume
to spit out
vsto snarl
  • Informal
15 4.4

To say words quickly and angrily to show dislike

is an angry sharp tone that emphasises roughness rather than speed
to rasp
vsto snarl
5 7.6

To speak in a harsh, grating voice

is an angry sharp tone that adds abrupt anger beyond rough voice
to roar back
vsto snarl
1 6.9

To reply loudly and angrily to someone who insults you

is an angry sharp tone that is abrupt rather than loud or defiant
to rip someone's head off
vsto snarl
  • Offensive
1 8.5

Shout at someone in a very angry way and threaten them

is an angry sharp tone that is abrupt but far less extreme or violent
to snap someone's head off
vsto snarl
  • Offensive
8.0

To speak to someone in a sudden angry way without good reason

is an angry sharp tone that can be sudden but less targeted
to bite out
vsto snarl
  • Informal
7.5

Say something suddenly and sharply when angry or annoyed

is a sharp abrupt angry tone rather than a general harsh remark
to gruff
vsto snarl
6.4

To speak in a rough, low voice that sounds unfriendly

is an angry sharp and abrupt tone rather than merely roughness
to speak with venom
vsto snarl
7.8

Say angry, cruel things about someone

is an angry sharp tone that is abrupt but less focused on malice
to spit poison
vsto snarl
  • Informal
7.9

Say very angry, hurtful things to someone to hurt them

is an angry sharp tone that can be brief and less malicious

Antonyms

kindly
179 1.0

In a gentle and caring way

calmly
110 1.0

In a calm, steady way without showing anger or nervousness

Phrasal Verbs

to snarl up
  • UK
1 7.8

Make things tangled or blocked so progress slows

Compounds

snarl-up
  • UK
7.2

A traffic jam where cars block each other and cannot move

How Angry

to shout
644 1.0
to snap
151 4.0
to snarl
21 5.8
to mutter
140 3.7
to murmur
11 4.2

Surface Forms

snarl infinitive
snarled past
snarled past participle
snarling present participle
snarls third person singular

Etymology

Snarl for speaking sharply comes from the animal sound idea — an angry person can make words like a 'growl'. So when you snarl at someone you say something in a short, angry way.