Sneer vs. Jeer

Sneer vs. Jeer — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Sneer and Jeer

Sneerverb

(intransitive) To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn

Jeernoun

A mocking remark or reflection.

Sneerverb

(transitive) To utter with a grimace or contemptuous expression; to say sneeringly.

to sneer fulsome lies at a person"Now here's someone who should attend privilege workshops," sneered she.

Jeernoun

(nautical) A gear; a tackle.

Sneernoun

A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.

Jeernoun

An assemblage or combination of tackles, for hoisting or lowering the yards of a ship.

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Sneernoun

A display of contempt; scorn.

Jeerverb

To utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language.

Sneernoun

a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls

Jeerverb

To mock; treat with mockery; to taunt.

Sneernoun

a contemptuous or scornful remark

Jeernoun

showing your contempt by derision

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Sneerverb

express through a scornful smile;

she sneered her contempt

Jeerverb

laugh at with contempt and derision;

The crowd jeered at the speaker

Sneerverb

smile contemptuously;

she sneered at her little sister's efforts to play the song on the piano