Foundation level · Year 4 · free
snarl
verb · Say it: SNARL
What it means
Foundationto make an angry growl while showing the teeth, like an annoyed dog
The neighbour's dog snarled at the cat sitting on the fence.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- growl
- grumble
- snap
More examples
- Grandad's old cat snarls whenever someone tries to move her from the sofa.
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