sneer
verb | /sneer/
to smile or speak with scorn or contempt
sneer
verb | /sneer/
Advanced WordsEASYto smile or speak with scorn or contempt
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Examples
"She couldn't hide a sneer when her suggestion was ignored."
"The critic sneered at the amateur production."
Mnemonic Trick
SNEER → SNEER (scorn) — express contempt with facial or verbal jeer.
Etymology
Of imitative origin; long used to denote disdainful expression.
Used for contemptuous or mocking attitudes.
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