sneered

sneer

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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [sneer]
- /snɪər/
- /snɪər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sneer]
- /snɪər/

Definitions of sneered word

verb without object sneered to smile, laugh, or contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt: They sneered at his pretensions. 1
verb without object sneered to speak or write in a manner expressive of derision or scorn. 1
verb with object sneered to utter or say in a sneering manner. 1
noun sneered a look or expression of derision, scorn, or contempt. 1
noun sneered a derisive or scornful utterance, especially one more or less covert or insinuative. 1
noun sneered an act of sneering. 1

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Origin of sneered

First appearance:

before 1545

One of the 30% oldest English words

1545-55; orig., to snort; compare Frisian (N dial.) sneere scornful remark, snarl1

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Parts of speech for Sneered

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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sneered popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for sneered

verb sneered

badmouthed — Simple past tense and past participle of badmouth.
dissed — to show disrespect for; affront.
gibed — Simple past tense and past participle of gibe.
jeered — Simple past tense and past participle of jeer.
jested — a joke or witty remark; witticism.

noun sneered

dug — a simple past tense and past participle of dig1. and dig2 .
fleered — Simple past tense and past participle of fleer.
leered — to look with a sideways or oblique glance, especially suggestive of lascivious interest or sly and malicious intention: I can't concentrate with you leering at me.

All 11 Synonyms of sneered