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sneering

/ˈsnɪərɪŋ/

/ˈsnɪrɪŋ/

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sneeringadjective

more sneering

Comp.

most sneering

Super.

/ˈsnɪərɪŋ/

/ˈsnɪrɪŋ/

насмешливый

He gave a sneering remark about her new dress.

Он сделал насмешливое замечание о её новом платье.

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sneeringnoun

/ˈsnɪə.rɪŋ/

/ˈsnɪr.ɪŋ/

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

Synonyms

derisive remark

sneerverb

sneering

Gerund

sneered

Past Simple

sneered

Past Participle

sneering

Gerund

/snɪə/

/snɪr/

глумиться

She would often sneer at her rival's attempts to impress.

Она часто глумилась над попытками своей соперницы произвести впечатление.

усмехаться

He tends to sneer at people who disagree with him.

Он склонен усмехаться над людьми, которые с ним не согласны.

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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."