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The correct spelling is sneers.

How to pronounce sneers

/snɪə̯z/
verb

IPA: /snɪə̯z/

Say it like: Snee-rs

The correct spelling is sneers. 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.

Definition

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.

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