half-snarl

He did not like it, for his sullen mouth twisted into a half-snarl as he went back to his corner.

Chapter 4 2010

The other is the Mephistophelean financier and arbitrageur Gordon Gekko, he of the power braces and the shark-like half-smile, half-snarl.

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps – review Philip French 2010

Then she abruptly bared her teeth in what seemed half-smile, half-snarl; raised a spotted hand; and drew the black veil down over her face once again.

Dance Of Death Preston, Douglas 2005

Unconsciously he huddled, bunching his shoulders protectively; his upper lip fluttered in a half-snarl at her slim back.

The Fires of Heaven Jordan, Robert, 1948- 1993

His maws were black and wet with saliva, hanging loose in that half-smile, half-snarl so characteristic of attack dogs, revealing pearly-white fangs and a tongue the size of a hot-water bag.

When The Bough Breaks Kellerman, Jonathan 1985

His maws were black and wet with saliva, hanging loose in that half-smile, half-snarl so characteristic of attack dogs, revealing pearly-white fangs and a tongue the size of a hot-water bag.

When the Bough Breaks Jonathan Kellerman 1985

His maws were black and wet with saliva, hanging loose in that half-smile, half-snarl so characteristic of attack dogs, revealing pearly-white fangs and a tongue the size of a hot-water bag.

When the Bough Breaks Jonathan Kellerman 1985

His maws were black and wet with saliva, hanging loose in that half-smile, half-snarl so characteristic of attack dogs, revealing pearly-white fangs and a tongue the size of a hot-water bag.

When the Bough Breaks Jonathan Kellerman 1985

A short, explosive half-snarl, half-laugh came from the other side of the light.

The Grand Wheel Bayley, Barrington J. 1977

The voice was half-snarl, half-shout, the face twisted hi malevolence.

The Satan Bug MacLean, Alistair 1962