Sneer

noun

/snɪə̯/

Word Frequency: 0.9

Definitions

1.nounA facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.

2.nounA display of contempt; scorn.

3.verbTo raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn

4.verbTo utter with a grimace or contemptuous expression; to say sneeringly.

""Now here's someone who should attend privilege workshops," sneered she."

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