perplex vs snarl

perplex is not a noun while snarl is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
perplex	No	No	Yes	No
snarl	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, snarl is a hyponym of perplex; that is, snarl is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than perplex:

Other hyponyms of perplex include complexify, embrangle, snarl up.

perplex (noun)	snarl (noun)
	something jumbled or confused
	a vicious angry growl
	an angry vicious expression

perplex (verb)	snarl (verb)
make more complicated	make more complicated or confused through entanglements
be a mystery or bewildering to	utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
	make a snarling noise or move with a snarling noise
	twist together or entwine into a confusing mass