sneer

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее выражение лица или замечание, выражающее презрение, насмешку или пренебрежение, часто характеризующееся искривлением верхней губы.esSustantivo que designa una expresión facial o un comentario que denota desprecio, burla o desdén, a menudo caracterizado por torcer o levantar el labio superior.frNom 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.deSubstantiv, das einen Gesichtsausdruck oder eine Bemerkung bezeichnet, die Verachtung, Spott oder Geringschätzung ausdrückt, oft gekennzeichnet durch das Verziehen der Oberlippe.ptSubstantivo que designa uma expressão facial ou um comentário que demonstra desprezo, escárnio ou desdém, frequentemente caracterizado por um leve repuxar do lábio superior.zh名词，指表达轻蔑、嘲笑或鄙视的表情或言语，常表现为撇嘴或冷笑。arاسم يشير إلى تعبير وجهي أو قول يدل على الاحتقار أو السخرية أو الازدراء، وغالبًا ما يتميز بتحريف الشفة العليا.

1. Contemptuous facial expression B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПрезрительная усмешкаesExpresión facial de despreciofrRictus de méprisdeVerächtliches GrinsenptEscárniozh轻蔑的冷笑arابتسامة ازدراء

   Синонимы: smirk

   Антонимы: grinsmile

2. Scornful remark B2 formal

   A contemptuous or mocking comment intended to show disdain.

   • 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.

   ruНасмешливое замечаниеescomentario desdeñosofrparole méprisante, moquerie dédaigneusedeSpöttische BemerkungptComentário zombeteirozh讥讽的话arتعليق ساخر

   Синонимы: barbcutdiggibeinsultjeerjibetaunt

   Антонимы: accoladecomplimentpraise

• sneers plural form
• sneers' possessive plural form
• sneer's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для выражения презрения или насмешки с помощью выражения лица, тона голоса или замечания.esVerbo que expresa desprecio o burla mediante la expresión facial, el tono de voz o un comentario.frVerbe utilisé pour exprimer le mépris ou la moquerie par une expression du visage, un ton de voix ou une remarque.deSich mit verächtlicher oder spöttischer Miene, Stimme oder Bemerkung abfällig äußern.ptVerbo usado para expressar desprezo ou zombaria por meio de expressão facial, tom de voz ou comentário.zh动词，指用表情、语调或言语来表达轻蔑或嘲笑。arفعل يُستخدم للتعبير عن الاحتقار أو السخرية من خلال تعبير الوجه أو نبرة الصوت أو تعليق ساخر.

1. Express contempt B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruВыражать презрениеesExpresar despreciofrRire avec méprisdeVerachtung ausdrückenptExpressar desprezozh表达轻蔑arالتعبير عن الاحتقار

   Синонимы: deridejeermockscofftaunt

2. Smile contemptuously B2 formal

   To smile in a way that shows disrespect or mockery.

   • 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.

   ruУсмехаться с презрениемesSonreír con despreciofrsourire avec méprisdeVerächtlich lächelnptSorrir com desprezozh轻蔑地笑arالابتسام بازدراء

   Синонимы: smirk

• sneered past participle
• sneered past simple
• sneering present participle
• sneers third person singular