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Vocabulary Entry
sneer
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A scornful or mocking expression.
Example Sentences
"His sneer suggested that he looked down on everyone around him."
"She responded to the criticism with a dismissive sneer."
"The politician's sneer during the debate angered his opponents."
V
verb
To smile or speak in a scornfully derisive or mocking manner.
Example Sentences
"He sneered at their attempts to make a difference."
"She couldn't help but sneer when he boasted about his accomplishments."
"The bully sneered at the new student, making them feel unwelcome."