To growl, as an angry or surly dog; to gnarl; to utter grumbling sounds.

To speak crossly; to talk in rude, surly terms.

The act of snarling; a growl; a surly or peevish expression; an angry contention.

a vicious angry growl

an angry vicious expression

utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone; "The sales clerky snapped a reply at the angry customer"; "The guard snarled at us"