sneer

Meaning

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.

Noun

1. A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.
2. A display of contempt; scorn.

Synonyms

ridicule

mock

jeer

scoff

gibe

scorn

deride

taunt

laugh at

mockery

derision

grin

😁

grimace

jest

flout

giggle

chaff

contempt

cynical

frown

gird

leer

make fun of

sarcasm

scoffing

simper

smirk

😏

snicker

abuse

laugh coldly

disdain

dig

joke

🤣

knock about

laugh

😆

detraction

pish

make a face

make fun

put-down

contumely

clown about

pout

😡

provoke

quiz

rail

raillery

rally

razz

rebuke

chortle

behave cynically

satire

catcall

indulge in personalities against

cackle

scowl

show contempt

slander

gigle

cold laugh

snort

sourpuss

bad-mouth

tease

titter

make a grimace

make grimaces

twit

wipe

diss

make faces

piss-take

amuse

sneer at

glare

glower

goad

fun

fleer

haze

hoot

insult

Pronounced as (IPA)

/snɪə̯/

Etymology

Probably akin to Middle High German snerren (“to chatter; gossip”).