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November 21, 2018 Word of the Day

snarl /ˈsnɑrəl/ verb
snarl
/ˈsnɑrəl/
verb

snarls; snarled; snarling

Man snarling
Man snarling
Definition of SNARL

1 [no object] : to growl and show the teeth — usually + at

  • The dog snarled at the postman.

2 : to say something in an angry or annoyed way

[+ object]

  • “Get back to work,” she snarled.

— often + at

  • He snarled insults at other drivers.

[no object]

  • The stranger snarled at her.

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