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sneer
verb
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How to pronounce sneer:

Definition of sneer:

sneer (verb):
to say (something) in a scornful manner
to smile or laugh with facial contortions that express scorn or contempt

Synonyms for sneer:

contempt
leer
scorn

Antonyms for sneer:

acclaim
admire
adulate
advocate
aggrandize
aid
applaud
appreciate
approve
approve of
assist
be nice
be serious
believe
big up
boost
build up
butter up
celebrate
cheer
clap
clean
commend
comment
compliment
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