sneer

/snɪr/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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noun
  1. 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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