sneer

• اسم يشير إلى تعبير وجهي أو قول يدل على الاحتقار أو السخرية أو الازدراء، وغالبًا ما يتميز بتحريف الشفة العليا.

A noun referring to a facial expression or remark that shows contempt, mockery, or scorn, often characterized by a curling of the upper lip.

1. Contemptuous facial expressionB2formal

   A facial expression showing contempt or scorn, often with a curling of the upper lip.

   ابتسامة ازدراء

   • He gave a sneer when she mentioned her new job.
   • Her sneer made it clear she disapproved of the idea.
   • The critic's sneer was visible from across the room.

   المرادفاتsmirk

   الأضدادgrinsmile

2. Scornful remarkB2formal

   A contemptuous or mocking comment intended to show disdain.

   تعليق ساخر

   • His sneer about her efforts was completely uncalled for.
   • She responded to his sneer with a calm rebuttal.
   • The politician's sneer at the opposition was widely reported.

   المرادفاتbarbcutdiggibeinsultjeerjibetaunt

   الأضدادaccoladecomplimentpraise

• فعل يُستخدم للتعبير عن الاحتقار أو السخرية من خلال تعبير الوجه أو نبرة الصوت أو تعليق ساخر.

A verb used to express contempt or scorn by means of a facial expression, tone of voice, or remark.

1. Express contemptB2formal

   To show scorn or contempt through a mocking smile or facial expression.

   التعبير عن الاحتقار

   • He sneered at her suggestion, dismissing it as foolish.
   • The critic sneered at the artist's latest work.
   • She sneered when he mentioned his new job.

   المرادفاتderidejeermockscofftaunt

2. Smile contemptuouslyB2formal

   To smile in a way that shows disrespect or mockery.

   الابتسام بازدراء

   • He sneered contemptuously at the opponent's argument.
   • She sneered, clearly unimpressed by his boast.
   • The bully sneered as he walked past the smaller boy.

   المرادفاتsmirk