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sneer v

Sneer means to talk about or look at someone or something in an unkind way that shows you do not respect or approve of him, her, or it. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of sneer

  • to talk about or look at someone or something in an unkind way that shows you do not respect or approve of him, her, or it

Usage examples of sneer

He tried not to sneer when his teammate made a simple mistake.

The older students sneered at her cheap backpack.

Do not sneer at an idea just because it sounds unusual.

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