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sneering

The correct spelling is sneering.

How to pronounce sneering

verb

Say it like: Snee-rin-g

The correct spelling is sneering. To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn For example: ""Now here's someone who should attend privilege workshops," sneered she."

Usage Examples

"Now here's someone who should attend privilege workshops," sneered she.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn
  2. 2.To utter with a grimace or contemptuous expression; to say sneeringly.

noun

  1. 1.The act of one who sneers.

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