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sneer

view main entry for sneerverb [intransitive/transitive]  /snɪr/ 

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sneering

adjective

sneeringly

adverb
sneeringly adverbDisrespect and not showing respect: scorn, disdain, contempt, disregard, contemptuous, scornful, derogatory, derisive, disdainful, familiarity breeds contempt

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