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snarl vs ensnarl

ensnarl vs snarl

snarl is a noun but ensnarl is not a noun.

snarl and ensnarl both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
snarl Yes No Yes No
ensnarl No No Yes No
As verbs, ensnarl is a hyponym of snarl; that is, ensnarl is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than snarl:
  • snarl: twist together or entwine into a confusing mass
  • ensnarl: entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh
Other hyponyms of snarl include felt, enmesh, mesh.
snarl (noun) ensnarl (noun)
something jumbled or confused
a vicious angry growl
an angry vicious expression
snarl (verb) ensnarl (verb)
make more complicated or confused through entanglements entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh
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
Difference between snarl and ensnarl

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