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• Nom désignant une expression faciale ou une remarque exprimant le mépris, la moquerie ou le dédain, souvent caractérisée par un plissement ou une torsion de la lèvre supérieure.

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.

   Rictus de mépris

   • 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.

   Synonymessmirk

   Antonymesgrinsmile

2. Scornful remarkB2formal

   A contemptuous or mocking comment intended to show disdain.

   parole méprisante, moquerie dédaigneuse

   • 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.

   Synonymesbarbcutdiggibeinsultjeerjibetaunt

   Antonymesaccoladecomplimentpraise

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer le mépris ou la moquerie par une expression du visage, un ton de voix ou une remarque.

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.

   Rire avec mépris

   • 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.

   Synonymesderidejeermockscofftaunt

2. Smile contemptuouslyB2formal

   To smile in a way that shows disrespect or mockery.

   sourire avec mépris

   • 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.

   Synonymessmirk