sneer
Example Sentences
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Warm or cold, charming or sneering, gazing down from society’s top rung or desperately trying to get there, he is the craven soul of a corrupt social system.
From Los Angeles Times
Despite the advanced age of the candidate, the Trump campaign was characterized by petulance and immaturity, adopting the countenance of a spoiled rich kid sneering at his mom for telling him to do his homework.
From Salon
He especially sneered at women over 50 who care, saying, "I don't think that's an issue for you."
From Salon
Julian Casablancas sneered his way into instant rock stardom nearly a quarter of a century ago as the glamorously disheveled frontman of the Strokes.
From Los Angeles Times
“You think that poor is cool,” sneers Jarvis Cocker in the tune.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
