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 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.