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sneering
verb
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Divide sneering into syllables:

sneer · ing

How to pronounce sneering:

Definition of sneering:

sneering (verb):
to smile or laugh with facial contortions that express scorn or contempt

Synonyms for sneering:

disdainfuldismissivesuperciliouscontemptuoussnidecynicalscornful

Antonyms for sneering:

complimentarycourteousobsequiouspoliteflatteringrespectednicemeliorativeencouragingmannerly
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