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snidery

snidery

9.9
Words or actions meant to hurt someone
  • noun
  • /ˈsnaɪdəri/
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  • Amidst the meeting, her snidery towards colleagues created an uncomfortable atmosphere.

Examples

  • The snidery in his comments made it clear that he was not a fan of the new policy.

  • Even the kindest people—you, for example...and me, most assuredly—succumb to bouts of bitterness, snidery, and snarkiness.

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  • You're all part of this really great place that I helped make, and I'm really, really exhausted with the level of snidery coming from this particular string of comment posts above.

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  • He couldn't help but respond to the snidery in the article with a pointed rebuttal.

Synonyms

slur
vssnidery
  • Offensive
54 7.4

An insulting remark that harms someone's reputation

is broader, covering mocking or belittling comments without reputational intent
slam
vssnidery
  • Offensive
34 6.3

An insulting remark meant to hurt someone

is broader, covering mocking or disparaging speech that may be milder
derision
vssnidery
  • Offensive
17 7.9

Laughing at or making fun of someone to show you do not respect them

is similar but labels mocking or belittling remarks in general
aspersion
vssnidery
11 9.8

A remark that says bad things about someone to hurt their reputation

is about mocking or belittling speech rather than reputation damage alone
taunting
vssnidery
  • Offensive
7 6.3

Saying things to make someone feel bad or angry

covers mocking and belittling speech which may not seek provocation
jibe
vssnidery
  • Offensive
6 7.9

An insulting remark meant to hurt someone

is the general category for mocking or disparaging words and behaviour
jeering
vssnidery
  • Offensive
4 6.1

Rude words or loud laughter that show dislike

is broader, including mocking remarks that are not public laughter
disparagement
vssnidery
3 8.1

Talking about someone in a way that shows dislike and makes them seem unimportant

is similar but more about direct mocking or disparaging words specifically
backbiting
vssnidery
3 6.7

Saying unpleasant things about someone who is not present

is about mocking or disparaging behaviour both in public and private
sneer
vssnidery
  • Offensive
3 5.6

A remark said to insult someone and show you do not respect them

is the general label for mocking or disparaging words and behaviour
snipe
vssnidery
  • Offensive
2 7.4

A short mocking remark meant to hurt or annoy someone

is wider, applying to mocking or disparaging acts not only clever hits
snarkiness
vssnidery
  • Informal
2 7.5

A sarcastic, sharply mocking way of speaking that can hurt people

covers mocking or disparaging speech more generally rather than tone only
insulting remark
vssnidery
  • Offensive
1 3.2

A rude comment meant to hurt someone or show no respect

is broader, covering any mocking or belittling speech or behaviour
snideness
vssnidery
1 8.1

A mocking way of speaking that shows dislike or disrespect

is the broader label for mocking or disparaging words or acts
caustic remark
vssnidery
  • Offensive
1 7.2

A harshly critical comment that aims to hurt or mock someone

focuses on mocking or belittling acts without stressing sharpness
catty remark
vssnidery
  • Offensive
1 7.4

A mean comment that aims to hurt someone

is the general term for mocking or disparaging speech or behaviour
slagging
vssnidery
  • Offensive
1 8.2

Teasing or insulting someone, often in a friendly way

is broader, including mocking that may be not playful or more harsh
sassing
vssnidery
  • Informal
1 8.6

Rude talk that you say back to someone

covers mocking or disparaging speech more generally beyond comebacks
slagging comment
vssnidery
  • Offensive
8.7

A rude remark that criticizes or insults someone

is the general category for mocking or disparaging acts and words
squelch
vssnidery
  • Offensive
8.8

A sharp remark that stops someone speaking and shames them

is about mocking or disparaging comments not solely aimed at silencing
saucy remark
vssnidery
  • Informal
6.7

A bold, slightly rude comment that makes people laugh

is the wider term for mocking or disparaging speech without cheeky tone

Antonyms

1.0

A feeling of admiration for someone because they are good or successful

297 1.0

Friendly and generous actions that help or comfort other people

How Mocking

scorn
39 5.1
snidery
9.9
mockery
66 4.9
teasing
2.7

Surface Forms

snidery singular
snideries plural

Morphology

snidery = snide (transparent) = snide + ery

The noun sense is a straightforward nominalization of 'snide' with '-ery', denoting behaviour or quality.

Etymology

The noun snidery is formed from snide ('mean' or 'mocking') with the ending -ry meaning 'the state or habit of'. So snidery means the habit or behaviour of making mocking or disparaging remarks.