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Sneer
01
a smile or remark directed at someone as a sign of mockery or disrespect
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
sneers
Examples
His sneer made it clear he thought the idea was foolish.
02
a spoken comment that expresses contempt, scorn, or ridicule
Examples
His speech was full of sneers at the opposition.
to sneer
01
to curl the lip in a contemptuous smile, showing scorn or disdain
Intransitive
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
sneer
3rd person singular
sneers
Past simple
sneered
Past participle
sneered
Examples
The bully sneered at the smaller kids, making them feel uncomfortable.
02
to speak in a way that openly expresses contempt, ridicule, or mockery
Transitive: to sneer that
Examples
" Is that your best idea? " he sneered.
