sneer
/snɪə̯/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/snɪə̯/
🇺🇸 US
/snɪə̯/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.
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Meaning 2 · noun
A display of contempt; scorn.
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Meaning 3 · verb
To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn
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Meaning 4 · verb
To utter with a grimace or contemptuous expression; to say sneeringly.
“"Now here's someone who should attend privilege workshops," sneered she.”
How this word is used
- Everyday “"Now here's someone who should attend privilege workshops," sneered she.”
- Academic “In academic writing, “sneer” can carry a precise technical sense.”
- Business “In business contexts, “sneer” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”
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