FLEERING Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word fleering. (close relations)
Definition of FLEERING
Best Alternative Words for FLEERING
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jeering | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • showing your contempt by derision adjective satellite • abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule | ||||||||
mocking | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule • playfully vexing (especially by ridicule) | ||||||||
sneering | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • expressive of contempt | ||||||||
taunting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing adjective satellite • abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule | ||||||||
deride | verbv | |||||||
verb • treat or speak of with contempt | ||||||||
gibe | verbv | |||||||
noun • an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect verb • be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics • laugh at with contempt and derision | ||||||||
mock | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of mocking or ridiculing adjective satellite • constituting a copy or imitation of something verb • treat with contempt • imitate with mockery and derision | ||||||||
sneer | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls • a contemptuous or scornful remark verb • express through a scornful smile • smile contemptuously | ||||||||
fugitive | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • someone who flees from an uncongenial situation • someone who is sought by law officers; someone trying to elude justice adjective satellite • lasting for a markedly brief time | ||||||||
runaway | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an easy victory • someone who flees from an uncongenial situation adjective satellite • completely out of control |