sneer

/snˈɪr/

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Definitions

Noun
a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls
Noun
a contemptuous or scornful remark
Verb
express through a scornful smile; "she sneered her contempt"
Verb
smile contemptuously; "she sneered at her little sister''s efforts to play the song on the piano"

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