sneer
3
5.6
- noun
- /snɪr/
- Offensive
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- It seems like a compliment, but there's a sneer behind it.
- said with a sneer
- sneer in his voice
- continued with a sneer
Examples
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How well she remembered her uncle's sneers, her aunt's attempts to banish her to the kitchen.
Fiction book (1991) -
His sneer at the suggestion indicated how little respect he had for the idea.
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With a warning sneer, she asks the girl, "What did Tom tell you?"
Fiction book (2002) -
So I said with a slight sneer, "Please just drop us at the hospital."
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The note was hostile, a sneer of challenge.
Fiction book (1991) -
"Of course not," she said with a sneer, apparently trying to regain her dignity.
Fiction book (2002) -
"Go file your complaint, Madam Inforat," he told me with a sneer.
Fiction book (2000) -
Never mind the sneers of the cynics.
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"There was a very slight sneer in his voice, and Pitt ignored it with difficulty.
Fiction book (1993) -
"You're no man," Sang said with a sneer, stroking his beardless chin.
Fiction book (1994)
Synonyms
18
8.6
A clever mocking remark that often sounds rude
14
6.4
A short sharp remark meant to hurt or criticize someone
6
7.9
An insulting remark meant to hurt someone
2
7.4
A short mocking remark meant to hurt or annoy someone
1
9.9
A look or remark that shows you do not respect someone
1
3.2
A rude comment meant to hurt someone or show no respect
1
7.2
A harshly critical comment that aims to hurt or mock someone
1
7.4
A mean comment that aims to hurt someone
1
6.3
A short sharp comment that sounds rude
A very harsh and angry comment meant to hurt someone
A remark that is harsh and meant to hurt someone's feelings
A sharp remark that stops someone speaking and shames them
A mean remark that hurts or criticizes someone
A rude remark that criticizes or insults someone
A bold, slightly rude comment that makes people laugh
Antonyms
How Scornful
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sneer for a mocking remark comes from the idea of a snarl or sharp sound used to show dislike, just like the face version. A sneer is a short, insulting comment, the spoken form of that look of scorn.