sneer

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for sneer

sneer 🔊 /snɪˈɹ/

sneer : විරිත්තනවා

sneer : අවඥාව

sneer : විරිත්තීම

sneer : නින්දාසහගත බැල්ම

sneer : අපහාස කරනවා

sneer definition

Intransitive verb.

  1. To show contempt by turning up the nose, or by a particular facial expression.
  2. To inssinuate contempt by a covert expression; to speak derisively.
  3. To show mirth awkwardly.

Transitive verb.

  1. To utter with a grimace or contemptuous expression; to utter with a sneer; to say sneeringly; as, to sneer fulsome lies at a person.
  2. To treat with sneers; to affect or move by sneers.

Noun.

  1. The act of sneering.
  2. A smile, grin, or contortion of the face, indicative of contempt; an indirect expression or insinuation of contempt.