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| sneer [ sneer ] |
noun (plural sneers) |
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expression of scorn: a facial expression of scorn or hostility in which the upper lip may be raised
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verb (past and past participle sneered, present participle sneer·ing, 3rd person present singular sneers) |
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1. intransitive verb feel or show scorn: to feel or show scorn, contempt, or hostility, either in speech or facial expression
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2. transitive verb utter something with scorn: to say something with scorn or contempt
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| [14th century. Origin ?] |
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 sneer·er noun |
| sneer·ing adjective |
| sneer·ing·ly adverb |
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