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Meaning sneer meaning

What does sneer mean?

sneer

— noun a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls — verb express through a scornful smile she sneered her contempt — verb smile contemptuously she sneered at her little sister's efforts to play the song on the piano — noun a contemptuous or scornful remark

Synonyms sneer synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as sneer?

sneer English » English

ridicule mock jeer scoff gibe scorn deride taunt laugh at mockery grin derision jest grimace flout snicker smirk simper scoffing sarcasm make fun of leer laugh coldly gird giggle frown cynical contempt chaff abuse wipe twit titter tease sourpuss snort sneer at slander show contempt scowl satire rebuke razz rally raillery rail quiz put-down provoke pout

Topics sneer topics

What do people use sneer to talk about?
Language and thought Emotion Feel bad Sad

Dislike

  • What do people do to show they dislike something?
    sneer boo
Language and thought Communication Say Criticize

Mock
Language and thought Communication Sign, symbol

Facial expression
Social behavior Behavior Admire someone

Despise someone

Conjugation sneer conjugation

How do you conjugate sneer?

sneer · verb

Examples sneer examples

How do I use sneer in a sentence?

Simple sentences

He never spoke of the softer passions, save with a gibe and a sneer.
He curled his lip in a sneer.

Movie subtitles

He shares everything he has, and you- behind his back, you sneer at him and criticize!
Why is it that you sneer every time you refer to this country?
I know you will sneer at me, but from now on, I'm going to do as my conscience bids me.
His extraordinary absences became notorious. and when he reappeared again in society, men would whisper to each other. in corners, or pass him with a sneer, or look at him with cold, searching eyes.
I won't start over again and have people sneer at me every day.
There'll be those that laugh at you. Sneer.
Sneer all you want, but keep your paws off my girl.
What's your lofty mission in life that lets you sneer at my humble profession?
Don't sneer at war. It's your bread and butter.
Go on, sneer. You can afford to.
You sneer at us, because you're in a chapel! But come join us out in the graveyard.
Don't sneer!
Don't sneer at me!
Why do you sneer so often, Marie?
Why couldn't I sneer when he tries to kill himself, feel proud when he doesn't?
This is my business colleague, Mr. Sylvester Sneer.
Mr. Sneer and I have been carrying quite a burden.
You sneer every time you refer to this country.
Button up that shirt. Sneer all you like, but keep your paws off my girl.
You drink and sneer and hurt!
I'd like to get a great idea and go by him in the hall, and give him a taste of that grey-flannel sneer.
You may sneer if you wish, Benson, but cosmic forces rule our lives.
Don't sneer.
You don't have to sneer at me.
You get around. Do not sneer at Number 42.
Why do you sneer so often?
We'll let nobody sneer at us.
Newsboys sneer at me as I go by.
Do not sneer at Number 42.
Hang it all, Olwen - you've no right to sneer at Betty like that.
You see that? You sneer too often.
I need the way you smile and sneer on cue. I need your visiting cards.
And I'll thank you not to sneer.
That horrible sneer and mouth full of nuts.
Or does behind it lurk the sneer of a sly curmudgeon?
A square gee? - Sneer at him like everyone else.
Don't sneer at that.
He dropped the leg with a sneer of disgust.
Like the tilt of the head. and the sneer, you would emphasize that.

News and current affairs

Europeans like to sneer at American political jamborees as being hopelessly vulgar.
Culture - at least the culture we are proud of and don't sneer at - is highly elitist.
Populist demagogues in politics and the mass media are doing everything they can to discredit the quality press as propaganda organs for left-wing elites who sneer at the views of ordinary Americans.
Anyone who runs into such a figure would sneer and mock him.
But we shouldn't allow American politicians who do not even possess passports to write us off with the same patronizing sneer that some Europeans used to reserve for President George W. Bush's administration and policies.

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