The difference between Imbroglio and Snarl

When used as nouns, imbroglio means a complicated situation, whereas snarl means a knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle.


Snarl is also verb with the meaning: to entangle.

check bellow for the other definitions of Imbroglio and Snarl

  1. Imbroglio as a noun:

    A complicated situation; an entanglement.

  1. Snarl as a verb (transitive):

    To entangle; to complicate; to involve in knots.

    Examples:

    "to snarl a skein of thread"

  2. Snarl as a verb (intransitive):

    To become entangled.

  3. Snarl as a verb (transitive):

    To place in an embarrassing situation; to ensnare; to make overly complicated.

  4. Snarl as a verb (transitive, intransitive):

    To be congested in traffic, or to make traffic congested.

  5. Snarl as a verb:

    To form raised work upon the outer surface of (thin metal ware) by the repercussion of a snarling iron upon the inner surface.

  1. Snarl as a noun:

    A knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: entanglement"

  2. Snarl as a noun:

    An intricate complication; a problematic difficulty; a knotty or tangled situation.

  3. Snarl as a noun:

    A slow-moving traffic jam.

  1. Snarl as a verb (intransitive):

    To growl angrily by gnashing or baring the teeth; to gnarl; to utter grumbling sounds.

  2. Snarl as a verb (transitive):

    To complain angrily; to utter growlingly.

  3. Snarl as a verb (intransitive):

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

  1. Snarl as a noun:

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

  2. Snarl as a noun:

    A growl, for example that of an angry or surly dog, or similar; grumbling sounds.

  3. Snarl as a noun:

    A squabble.

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