snarling

To entangle; to complicate; to involve in knots.

“to snarl a skein of thread”

To become entangled.

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

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

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

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

To complain angrily; to utter growlingly.

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

The act of producing a snarl or growl.

Growling, having a snarl.

“The snarling dog scared me away without ever opening its mouth.”