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sneers

  • plural
    of sneer.
    sneer
    verb (used without object)
    to smile, laugh, or contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt.
  • present tense form
    of sneer (3rd person singular).
    sneer
    verb (used without object)
    to smile, laugh, or contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt.

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Elle meanwhile manages to commit faux pas after faux pas in a community that gives all-new meaning to 50 shades of gray and sneers at anything and everyone from L.A.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

"Prog is simply great music released from the arid strictures of cool and from the sneers of gatekeepers".

From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026

“I’m Actually Kinda Famous” sneers and taunts a portrayal of fame over synths, and “Cannibalism!” is wrapped in youthful desire and garage rock fuzz.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026

The Senate, which generally sneers at the amateurism of House legislation, would have its turn; if the Senate were successful, the two chambers would then have to bridge what could be substantial differences.

From Slate ● May 20, 2025

It seems he did make an effort for a while, but he’d no sooner have started on something, there’d be sneers and giggles all around him.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro