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sneer

sneer [ sneer ]


noun  (plural sneers)
Definition:
 
expression of scorn: a facial expression of scorn or hostility in which the upper lip may be raised



verb  (past and past participle sneered, present participle sneer·ing, 3rd person present singular sneers)
Definition:
 
1. intransitive verb feel or show scorn: to feel or show scorn, contempt, or hostility, either in speech or facial expression

2. transitive verb utter something with scorn: to say something with scorn or contempt

[14th century. Origin ?]

sneer·er noun
sneer·ing adjective
sneer·ing·ly adverb
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