word
Sneer
Snihr
/ˈsnɪr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
sneer
Dictionary meaning
A facial expression of contempt or scorn.
Examples
- They sneered at our efforts to play chopsticks on the giant foot piano.
- We sneered our contempt.
Synonyms: leer
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