 sneer |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls | |
| Synonyms: | sneering leer | |
| Related terms: | contempt leer | |
| 2. | [ verb ] express through a scornful smile | |
| Examples: | "she sneered her contempt" |
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| Related terms: | express grimace scorner | |
| 3. | [ verb ] smile contemptuously | |
| Examples: | "she sneered at her little sister's efforts to play the song on the piano" |
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| Related terms: | smile | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a contemptuous or scornful remark | |
| Synonyms: | sneering | |
| Related terms: | contempt | |
| Similar spelling: |
snore Snarr snare |
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