snarler

intransitive verb

1. to growl fiercely, baring the teeth, as a threatening dog
2. to speak harshly and sharply, as in anger, impatience, etc.

Origin: extended from earlier snar, to growl, akin to Swed snarra, MHG, MDu, MLowG snarren, to growl < IE echoic base *(s)ner-, *(s)nur- > sneer, snore, OIce norn, Norn

transitive verb

noun

1. a fierce, harsh growl
2. a harsh utterance expressing anger, impatience, etc.