Brushing impediment (5)

I believe the answer is:

snarl

(Other definitions for snarl that I've seen before include "A vicious angry growl" , "Say something aggressively" , "Bare teeth and growl" , "Growl in a threatening manner" , "Show one's teeth (like a lion)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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