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sneer
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- pronunciation:
- snir
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
sneers, sneering, sneered |
| definition 1: |
to smile or move one's mouth in a scornful way, esp. by curling the upper lip.
- synonyms:
- fleer
- similar words:
- grimace, smirk
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| definition 2: |
to express scorn or lack of respect; show contempt.
They sneered at our ideals.- synonyms:
- mock, scorn
- similar words:
- gibe, jeer, scoff, sneeze at, snicker
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| related words: |
flout, leer, scorn |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to utter with derision or contempt.
- similar words:
- snicker
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| related words: |
deride, flout, gibe, ridicule |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a look of disrespect or contempt; scornful facial expression.
- synonyms:
- fleer
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| definition 2: |
a derisive, contemptuous remark or sound.
- synonyms:
- gibe, jeer
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| related words: |
grimace, leer |
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| derivations: |
sneeringly (adv.), sneerer (n.) |
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