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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    scorn disdain contempt mockery ridicule derision sneering smirking leering taunting teasing jeering scoffing gibing jibing railingly reviling vilifying defaming disparaging belittling deprecating depreciating mocking mimicking caricaturing lampooning satirizing ironizing ridiculing pillorying scorning flouting spurning repudiating rejecting despising abhorring loathing detesting despising disdainful contemptuous supercilious haughty proud arrogant condescending patronizing snobbish snooty high-hat uppish snippy snappy testy irritable petulant peevish fractious cranky irascible cross grouchy grumpy surly sullen sulky morose glum glowering lowering frowning scowling gloomy dismal dreary somber solemn grave serious stern austere severe rigid inflexible uncompromising unyielding obstinate stubborn uncooperative resistant opposed antagonistic hostile unfriendly inhospitable cold chilly frosty icy glacial frozen unresponsive uncommunicative unapproachable inaccessible aloof distant remote detached withdrawn reserved reticent taciturn unforthcoming uninformative unsociable antisocial asocial misanthropic inhospitable xenophobic chauvinistic jingoistic nationalist patriotic loyal devoted dedicated committed faithful steadfast true constant unwavering unshakeable unswerving firm resolute determined decisive emphatic assertive insistent persistent relentless unremitting unrelenting uncompromising unyielding

    Meaning of Sneer

    A sneer is a facial expression of contempt or disdain, or an act of expressing such contempt.

    Definitions

    • A facial expression of contempt or disdain, typically characterized by a slight raising of the corner of the mouth.
    • An act of expressing contempt or disdain, often through a comment or action.
    • A comment or action that expresses contempt or disdain for someone or something.

    Etymology of Sneer

    The word "sneer" originated in the mid-16th century, derived from the Old Norse word "sníra", which means "to mock" or "to scorn".
    The word initially referred to a facial expression of contempt, but over time its meaning expanded to include acts of expressing contempt or disdain.

    Example Uses

    • The actor's sneer as he delivered the villain's lines added to the character's menacing presence on stage.
    • Her sneer at the idea of eating at a fast-food restaurant made it clear she was a food snob.
    • The politician's sneer at his opponent's proposal sparked a heated debate.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    smile grin laugh chuckle guffaw beam radiate glow shine sparkle twinkle gleam glimmer flicker flutter blush flush glow smile approve appreciate admire esteem respect honor praise commend compliment extol laud eulogize acclaim applaud cheer welcome greet hail salute acknowledge recognize notice perceive discern detect discover find uncover expose reveal disclose unveil display exhibit show demonstrate prove validate verify confirm affirm assert declare proclaim announce publish broadcast publicize advertise promote endorse support encourage motivate inspire uplift raise elevate exalt dignify ennoble glorify sanctify hallow bless consecrate anoint ordain canonize beatify deify worship revere venerate idolize adore love cherish treasure prize value esteem appreciate respect honor praise

    Related Nouns

    contempt disdain scorn mockery ridicule derision sneering smirking leering taunting teasing jeering scoffing gibing jibing railingly reviling vilifying defaming disparaging belittling deprecating depreciating mocking mimicking caricaturing lampoon