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snarling

[/ˈsnɑːrlɪŋ/]
verb/adjective
rosnado/rosnando
1. Making a low, guttural sound of anger or aggression (verb, present participle)
The dog was snarling at the stranger.
O cão estava rosnando para o estranho.
2. Speaking in an angry, harsh, or aggressive manner
He replied with a snarling tone of voice.
Ele respondeu com um tom de voz rosnado.
3. Characterized by aggression or hostility (adjective)
The dog showed its snarling teeth.
O cão mostrou seus dentes rosnando.
Synonyms
growlingsnarkyhostileaggressiveangry
Antonyms
gentlecalmfriendlypleasantkind

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rosnando/rosnado
Common usage for animal sounds and aggressive speech
Portugal
rosnando/rosnado
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese
General
resmungando
Alternative when emphasizing complaining or murmuring aggressively

Related Idioms & Phrases

snarling back - responding aggressively in return
snarling match - an angry dispute or confrontation
show one's snarling teeth - to display aggression or hostility
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