Snarling Meaning in English
word · lemma: snarl
ˈsnɑɹɫɪŋ
SNAR-ling
snˈɑːlɪŋ
SNAA-ling
Definition
Making a low, harsh sound, usually to show anger or defend oneself, like a dog showing its teeth. It can also be used for people speaking in an angry or threatening voice.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly describes animals (especially dogs) but can refer to people speaking in a harsh, angry way ('snarling reply'). Usually indicates hostility or threat. Not used for mild irritation.
Spanish: gruñendo - gruñido (animal)Portuguese (BR): rosnando - rosnadoPortuguese (PT): rosnando - rosnadelaChinese (Simplified): 咆哮的 - 咆哮Chinese (Traditional): 咆哮的 - 咆哮Hindi: गरजता हुआ - गुर्राता हुआArabic: يُزمجر - زمجرةBengali: গর্জনকারী - চিৎকারকারী (ধমক দিয়ে)Russian: рычащийJapanese: 唸るような - 威嚇するようなVietnamese: gầm gừKorean: 으르렁거리는Turkish: hırlayanUrdu: غرّانے والاIndonesian: menggeram
Example Sentences
The snarling dog scared the children.
basic
He gave a snarling reply to the question.
basic
We heard snarling behind the fence.
basic
The cat backed away from the snarling dog.
natural
He walked into the room with a snarling look on his face.
natural
Don’t mind his snarling tone, he’s just having a bad day.
natural