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snarling

|snarl/ing|

🇺🇸

/ˈsnɑːrlɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/ˈsnɑːlɪŋ/

(snarl)

growl or tangle

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
snarl	snarls	snarls	snarled	snarled	snarling

Etymology

Etymology Information

'snarl' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'snarlen,' where 'snar-' meant 'to growl or gnash.'

Historical Evolution

'snarlen' transformed into the modern English word 'snarl' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to growl or gnash,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to make a low, angry sound with bared teeth, often as a warning or threat.

The dog was snarling at the stranger.

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Verb 2

to speak in a surly or angry manner.

He snarled at his assistant for making a mistake.

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Last updated: 2025/01/16 10:21