sneer

US /snɪr/

UK /snɪr/

1.

a contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone

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He responded with a sarcastic sneer.

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Her face twisted into a cruel sneer.

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scoff mockery derision contempt disdain

1.

smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner

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He sneered at her attempts to sing.

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Don't sneer at people just because they're different.

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scoff mock jeer gibe ridicule