sneer
/snɪr/
verb
- To smile or laugh in a way that shows contempt or disrespect.
- She didn't mean to sneer, but her face showed her doubt.
- He sneered at her suggestion, making everyone uncomfortable.
- The critic sneered when the actor forgot his lines.
- To speak or express in a mocking, contemptuous manner.
- "You call that art?" he sneered.
- She sneered that his plan would never work.
- The bully sneered insults at the new student.
noun
- A facial expression or remark that shows contempt or mockery.
- Her sneer told me exactly what she thought of my idea.
- A sneer crossed his face when he saw the cheap gift.
- He responded with a sneer and walked away.
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