Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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sneer | Yes | No | Yes | No |
scorn | Yes | No | Yes | No |
sneer (noun) | scorn (noun) |
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a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls | open disrespect for a person or thing |
a contemptuous or scornful remark | lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike |
sneer (verb) | scorn (verb) |
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smile contemptuously | reject with contempt |
express through a scornful smile | look down on with disdain |