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Sneer
01
a smile or remark directed at someone as a sign of mockery or disrespect
Examples
His sneer made it clear he thought the idea was foolish.
She answered with a cold sneer.
02
a spoken comment that expresses contempt, scorn, or ridicule
Examples
His speech was full of sneers at the opposition.
She could n't resist a sneer about his outdated clothes.
to sneer
01
to curl the lip in a contemptuous smile, showing scorn or disdain
Intransitive
Examples
The bully sneered at the smaller kids, making them feel uncomfortable.
She sneered at him, her lip curling in disdain.
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.
She sneered that the plan would never work.
