Definitions

snap at

VERB

rage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blow up boil over erupt rampage roar seethe tear

STRONG

bristle chafe fret fulminate fume overflow rant rave scold scream splutter steam storm surge yell

WEAK

be beside oneself be furious be uncontrollable blow a fuse blow one's top fly off the handle foam at the mouth go berserk have a fit have a tantrum let off steam look daggers make a fuss over rail at rant and rave throw a fit work oneself into sweat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be calm

STRONG

be quiet compliment flatter praise

WEAK

be happy

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snap at

“Any number of us have had him push back or snap at a question that we’ve asked, or made a comment,” she said.

From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026

Europe has witnessed strong withdrawals from storage facilities after a cold snap at the start of the year, with inventory levels now standing well below the five-year average.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 12, 2026

Residents of Mar Vista are inundated by coyotes that they say lounge in their yards, leave animal carcasses, snap at pets and lunge at children.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2024

Kansas City had just three second-half possessions before getting the ball back for one meaningless snap at the end.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 29, 2023

Prince Terrien began to snap at Miss Bessie’s hooves.

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson

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