sneer
/snɪɚ̯/ noun B2- A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.
- A display of contempt; scorn.
Plural sneers
From the library
“I beg your pardon,” replied Miss Bingley, turning away with a sneer.
There was a distinct sneer in the old courtier's words and manner.
“Devotion!” said Villefort, with a sneer.
But for one whose privilege it was to agitate that ocean of human waves, how many were received with a look of indifference or a sneer of disdain!
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