SNEER

/snɪə̯/
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Definition

/snɪə̯/
noun
  1. A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.
  2. A display of contempt; scorn.
verb
  1. To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn
  2. To 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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