sneer

[US]/snɪə(r)/
[UK]/snɪr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. to mock or jeer
vt. to mock or jeer
n. a mocking or jeering expression

Example Sentences

sneer sb. out of countenance

with a sneer; in an uncomplimentary sneering manner.

the sneering curl of his lip.

sneer down a proposal

she had sneered at their bad taste.

You many sneer, but a lot of people like this kind of music.

James sneered at my old bicycle. He has a new one.

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