Sneer (Verb)
Meaning 1
Express through a scornful smile; "she sneered her contempt".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- He sneered at the idea of going to a low-budget restaurant for their anniversary dinner.
- She sneered her disappointment when her sister got the last ticket to the concert.
- The celebrity sneered at the paparazzi as they took photos of her on the red carpet.
- Her rival sneered with triumph as she crossed the finish line in first place.
- He sneered at his opponent's weak argument during the debate.
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Meaning 2
Smile contemptuously; "she sneered at her little sister's efforts to play the song on the piano".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- He sneered at my poor attempt to cook a decent meal for the dinner party.
- The bullies sneered at the new student's worn-out shoes and hand-me-down clothes.
- She sneered at the idea of asking for help, insisting she could do it on her own.
- The rival sneered at the underdog's chances of winning the boxing match.
- He sneered at the suggestion that his old car was not reliable enough for the road trip.