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sneering

/ˈsnɪərɪŋ/

/ˈsnɪrɪŋ/

Translations

sneeringadjective

more sneering

Comp.

most sneering

Super.

/ˈsnɪərɪŋ/

/ˈsnɪrɪŋ/

méprisant

His sneering remarks made it clear that he had no respect for the speaker.

Ses remarques méprisantes montraient clairement qu’il n’avait aucun respect pour l’orateur.

Additional translations

moqueurNuance de raillerie ou de dérision.

Synonyms

sneeringnoun

/ˈsnɪə.rɪŋ/

/ˈsnɪr.ɪŋ/

Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun denoting the act or practice of sneering

mépris

Her constant sneering was exhausting to everyone around her.

Son mépris constant épuisait tout le monde autour d’elle.

Additional translations

moquerieQuand il s’agit d’une attitude ou d’une expression railleuse.

Synonyms

derisive remark

sneerverb

sneering

Gerund

sneered

Past Simple

sneered

Past Participle

sneering

Gerund

/snɪə/

/snɪr/

raillerEmployé pour un ton ou une parole marqués par le mépris ou la moquerie.

He sneered at the suggestion, clearly thinking it was beneath him.

Il a raillé la suggestion, pensant clairement que c’était au-dessous de lui.

Additional translations

se moquerConstruction fréquente avec "de".

Synonyms

Antonyms

Definitions

sneeringadjective

Showing or characterized by scornful, contemptuous, or mocking behavior.

His sneering remarks made it clear that he had no respect for the speaker.

sneeringnoun

The act, practice, or expression of sneering; scornful or contemptuous behavior.

Her constant sneering was exhausting to everyone around her.

A contemptuous or mocking facial expression, tone, or utterance.

There was a sneering in his voice that made everyone uncomfortable.

sneerverb

To smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner.

He sneered at the suggestion, clearly thinking it was beneath him.

To express or deliver (words, opinions, etc.) with a contemptuous or mocking tone.

"He sneered his refusal, making it clear he would never agree."