sneer
IPA: snˈɪr
noun
- A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.
- A display of contempt; scorn.
verb
- (intransitive) To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn
- (transitive) To utter with a grimace or contemptuous expression; to say sneeringly.
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Examples of "sneer" in Sentences
- He greeted me with a sneer, making it clear he wasn't happy to see me
- The bully mocked the smaller kids with a sneer on his face
- The arrogant customer gave the waitress a sneer when she brought out the wrong order
- She couldn't help but sneer at the ridiculous fashion trends she saw on the runway
- His sneer turned into a smile when he realized he had won the competition
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