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SNEER

1. To show contempt by turning up the nose, or by a special facial expression. 2. To inssinuate contempt by a covert expression; to say derisively. "I could be content to be a few sneared at." (Pope) 3. To show mirth awkwardly. The verb to sneer implies to cast contempt indirectly or by covert expressions. To jeer is stronger, and denotes the use of different sarcastic reflections. To scoff is stronger still, implying the use of insolent mockery and derision. Synonym: To scoff, gibe, jeer. Origin: OE. Sneren, Dan. Snrre to snarl or grin (like a dog); cf. Prov. E. Sneer to grin, sner to snort, snert to sneer at. See Snore. Source: Websters Vocabulary
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