Sneer

To smile or speak in a way that shows you think someone is silly or not important, often making them feel bad.

Examples

• When Jake saw the other kids laughing at his drawing, he couldn't help but sneer, feeling hurt that they didn't appreciate his hard work and creativity.
• During the debate in class, Sarah tried to make a strong point, but when her opponent responded with a sneer, it made everyone uncomfortable and distracted from the topic.
• While watching a movie about a famous scientist, I noticed the villain would always sneer whenever the hero made a smart discovery, showing how much he disrespected intelligence.

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