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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

But enlisting Peter Cetera to trill sweetly behind him as he sneers is A+ record-making.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2025

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

“I ain’t an angel, you ain’t heaven-sent,” he sneers in “I Had Some Help,” a collaboration with a newly countryfied Post Malone.

From Salon ● May 16, 2025

“She’s right,” Kelton says, and Jacqui sneers at him, whispering “traitor” beneath her breath.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman