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sneer
[ sneer ]
verb (used without object)
- to smile, laugh, or contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt:
They sneered at his pretensions.
- to speak or write in a manner expressive of derision or scorn.
Synonyms: gibe
verb (used with object)
- to utter or say in a sneering manner.
sneer
/ snɪə /
noun
- a facial expression of scorn or contempt, typically with the upper lip curled
- a scornful or contemptuous remark or utterance
verb
- intr to assume a facial expression of scorn or contempt
- to say or utter (something) in a scornful or contemptuous manner
Derived Forms
- ˈsneeringly, adverb
- ˈsneering, adjectivenoun
- ˈsneerful, adjective
- ˈsneerer, noun
Other Words From
- sneerer noun
- sneerful adjective
- sneering·ly adverb
- sneerless adjective
- sub·sneer noun
- un·sneering adjective
- un·sneering·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of sneer1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
He observes the bodies floating away on the river, pulling on his cigarette with a sneer.
And Hitler looking like such a lout, a drunken lout, with that sort of ignorant sneer.
The typical sneer was that Obama had never even run a candy store.
The Internet might sneer at Monarch, but all press is good press, after all.
The serious magazines felt similarly behooved to weigh in, also largely to sneer.
"Reassure yourself," answered Marius, with a sneer, a greyness that was of jealous rage overspreading his face.
Amateurs will perhaps sneer at these cynical maxims, but each can learn from them what he wishes.
"Doubtless you are very well off, Mr. Jock," Pauline continued, and this time the sneer in her voice was hardly veiled.
Westmacott moved a step or two forward, a swagger unmistakable in his gait, his nether-lip thrust out in a sneer.
He did not look at Cash, but he felt morbidly that Cash was regarding him with that hateful sneer hidden under his beard.
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