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SNEER Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word sneer. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word sneer. (close relations)
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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

jeer
verb, nounv, n
noun

• showing your contempt by derision

verb

• 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

ridicule
verb, nounv, n
noun

• language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

• the act of deriding or treating with contempt

verb

• subject to laughter or ridicule

scoff
verbv
noun

• showing your contempt by derision

verb

• laugh at with contempt and derision

• treat with contemptuous disregard

scorn
verb, nounv, n
noun

• lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

• open disrespect for a person or thing

verb

• look down on with disdain

• reject with contempt

taunt
verb, nounv, n
noun

• aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

verb

• harass with persistent criticism or carping

leer
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls

• a suggestive or sneering look or grin

verb

• look suggestively or obliquely; look or gaze with a sly, immodest, or malign expression

Best Hypernyms For SNEER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sneer, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
contempt scorn evince express show smile

Alternatives for DERIDE

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