sneer
Plural
sneers
1
a smile or remark directed at someone as a sign of mockery or disrespect
- His sneer made it clear he thought the idea was foolish.
- She answered with a cold sneer.
- The actor delivered the line with a mocking sneer.
- A sneer crossed his face when he saw the rival team.
- Her sneer was enough to silence the room.
Synonyms:
2
a spoken comment that expresses contempt, scorn, or ridicule
- His speech was full of sneers at the opposition.
- She couldn't resist a sneer about his outdated clothes.
- The critic's review was little more than a series of sneers.
- He replied with a sneer about their lack of experience.
- The article contained subtle sneers at the government's policy.