sneering (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: [snɪər]
Definition
To smile or speak in a way that shows you think someone or something is stupid or worthless.
Examples
He sneered at my attempts to fix the car.
She sneered, "You really think that will work?"
The bully sneered and pushed the smaller child.
How to Use sneering
- sneer at (prepositional phrase)
- To show contempt or ridicule towards someone or something. — "Don't sneer at people who have different opinions than you."
- sneer of contempt (collocation)
- An expression that clearly shows a lack of respect or disdain. — "He gave a sneer of contempt when he heard the news."
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