Sneer vs. Jeer
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.
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
Sneerverb
express through a scornful smile;
she sneered her contemptJeerverb
laugh at with contempt and derision;
The crowd jeered at the speakerSneerverb
smile contemptuously;
she sneered at her little sister's efforts to play the song on the piano
