sneering

Meanings

• Verb

  Expressing contempt or mockery by making a face or speaking in a derisive tone.

  - "He sneered at her suggestion."
  - "The class clown often sneered during lessons."
  - "She couldn't believe her brother's sneering response."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sneering
fearing , tearing , bearing , caring , repairing

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Variants

List of all variants of sneering that leads to same result
sneer , sneered , sneerer , sneerers , sneering , sneers

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to hiss' or 'to hiss contemptuously'. Derived from Old English 'snieran', which meant 'to hiss' or 'to hiss contemptuously'.

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Trivia

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1. Sneering is a non-verbal form of communication that can convey contempt or disdain.

2. In some cultures, sneering is considered a sign of disrespect.

3. Sneering can be a way of expressing dominance or superiority over someone else.

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Related Concepts

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1. Contempt: A feeling of disdain or scorn for someone or something.

2. Derision: The act of making fun of someone or something in a mocking or contemptuous way.

3. Mockery: The act of making fun of someone or something in a derisive or contemptuous way.

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Culture

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Sneering is often used in literature and art to depict characters who are arrogant or contemptuous. In literature, it is used to convey the attitude of a character towards another character or situation.

How to Memorize "sneering"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize making a face with a raised upper lip and a contemptuous expression.
   - Imagine someone making a derisive noise while sneering.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sneering' with the sound of a hiss.
   - Think of a character in a novel who frequently sneers.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sneer' stands for 'Scornfully Narrow-minded Expression of Ridicule'.
   - Create a visual image of a person sneering to help remember the definition.

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