sneer

/snˈi‍ə/

/ˈsnɪɹ/

Sneer

a smile or remark directed at someone as a sign of mockery or disrespect

synonyms : leer

a contemptuous or scornful remark

to sneer

MAIN VERB

to smile or speak in a way that suggests mockery or disrespect toward someone

express through a scornful smile

Examples

1. He sneers.

2. The historian Orosius can barely conceal his sneer.

3. You sneered, and understandably.

4. And they sneered at me.