sneer

/snɪə̯//snɪə̯ɹ/

noun

  1. 1

    A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.

  2. 2

    A display of contempt; scorn.

verb

  1. 1

    To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn

  2. 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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