Sneer
(verb)
- To show disdain, contempt, or ridicule by twisting one's features into a disdainful or contemptuous expression.
- To make a sarcastic or disdainful remark.
Origin:
From middle english sneeren, from old norse snjara.
Examples:
- He sneered at her comment, clearly finding it stupid and pointless.
- She sneered at his ignorance, shaking her head in disbelief.
- The young man sneered at the older man's suit, thinking he looked silly and outdated.
- She sneered at the waiter's suggestion, telling him she knew exactly what she wanted.
- The boss sneered at the employee's suggestion, telling her it was impossible and unrealistic.