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

  • Don't let enemies sneer.
  • They are sneering and insensitive.
  • People have accused her of sneering.
  • The sneering tone of the para remains.
  • He was angry because people sneered at him.
  • Hayes has the luxury of being able to sneer.
  • I like the idea of sneering at people today.
  • No snowdays in the land and we sneer at snow.
  • Sneering at this is both impolite and impolitic.
  • Buffett is quoted in the article as sneering at gold.

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