| sneer | 1. To show contempt by turning up the nose, or by a particular facial expression. 2. To inssinuate contempt by a covert expression; to speak derisively. "I could be content to be a little sneared at." (Pope) 3. To show mirth awkwardly. The verb to sneer implies to cast contempt indirectly or by covert expressions. To jeer is stronger, and denotes the use of several sarcastic reflections. To scoff is stronger still, implying the use of insolent mockery and derision. Synonym: To scoff, gibe, jeer. Origin: OE. Sneren, Dan. Snrre to snarl or grin (like a dog); cf. Prov. E. Sneer to grin, sner to snort, snert to sneer at. See Snore. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| sneer | a facial expression of contempt or scorn |
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| sneer | a contemptuous or scornful remark |
| sneer | smile contemptuously |
| sneer | express through a scornful smile |
| sneer | a person who expresses contempt by remarks or facial expression |
| sneer | expressive of contempt |
| sneer | with a sneer |
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