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
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Imbroglio as a noun:
A complicated situation; an entanglement.
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Snarl as a verb (transitive):
To entangle; to complicate; to involve in knots.
Examples:
"to snarl a skein of thread"
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Snarl as a verb (intransitive):
To become entangled.
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Snarl as a verb (transitive):
To place in an embarrassing situation; to ensnare; to make overly complicated.
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Snarl as a verb (transitive, intransitive):
To be congested in traffic, or to make traffic congested.
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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.
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Snarl as a noun:
A knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle.
Examples:
"synonyms: entanglement"
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Snarl as a noun:
An intricate complication; a problematic difficulty; a knotty or tangled situation.
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Snarl as a noun:
A slow-moving traffic jam.
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Snarl as a verb (intransitive):
To growl angrily by gnashing or baring the teeth; to gnarl; to utter grumbling sounds.
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Snarl as a verb (transitive):
To complain angrily; to utter growlingly.
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Snarl as a verb (intransitive):
To speak crossly; to talk in rude, surly terms.
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Snarl as a noun:
The act of snarling; a growl; a surly or peevish expression; an angry contention.
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Snarl as a noun:
A growl, for example that of an angry or surly dog, or similar; grumbling sounds.
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Snarl as a noun:
A squabble.