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sneering

adjective as in scoffing

noun as in derision

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Example Sentences

Their shocked glee was cacophonous: for many conservatives, the glitterati of Hollywood are a bunch of sneering atheists.

The far more disturbing aspect is the sneering tone of accusation that can creep into the latest revelation.

Second: even if the idea were a good idea, the NRA's sneering references to the president's family are beyond the pale.

Three months ago, what was on display was the well-developed British talent for carping, sneering, and nitpicking.

Then came the pivot to taking on the opposition, which Biden did with his customary relish: smiling rather than sneering.

That cold, sneering voice, with its note of threat, was like a hand of ice upon his overheated brain.

She repressed her anger at Marius's sneering interference, and made a little gesture of dismay with her eloquent white hands.

Poynter uttered a sneering laugh, which made Heath wince, and turn upon him wrathfully.

The maid had the policy sometimes to submit to the mistress she ruled; with the faintest of sneering smiles she left the room.

Then she caught the sneering laughter of the man, and strove again in a fury.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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