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sneer
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- pronunciation:
- snir
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
sneers, sneering, sneered |
| definition: |
to smile or move one's mouth to show scorn.
The criminal sneered as the police questioned him.- similar words:
- grimace
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a look on the face that expresses scorn or lack of respect.
She walked up to me with a sneer and pulled off my hat. |
| related words: |
grimace |
| derivations: |
sneeringly (adv.), sneerer (n.) |
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