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sneer

Snoff vs Sneer - What's the difference?

snoff | sneer |


As nouns the difference between snoff and sneer

is that snoff is (mining) a short candle end used for igniting a fuse while sneer is a facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.

As a verb sneer is

to raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn.

Sneer vs X - What's the difference?

sneer | x |


As a verb sneer

is to raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn.

As a noun sneer

is a facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.

As a letter x is

the twenty-fourth letter of the.

As a symbol x is

voiceless velar fricative.

Sneer vs Wink - What's the difference?

sneer | wink |


As nouns the difference between sneer and wink

is that sneer is a facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn while wink is sign.

As a verb sneer

is to raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn.

Sneer vs Undefined - What's the difference?

sneer | undefined |


As a verb sneer

is to raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn.

As a noun sneer

is a facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.

As an adjective undefined is

lacking a definition or value.

Sneer vs Snob - What's the difference?

sneer | snob |


As nouns the difference between sneer and snob

is that sneer is a facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn while snob is a cobbler or shoemaker.

As a verb sneer

is to raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn.

Derision vs Sneer - What's the difference?

derision | sneer | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between derision and sneer

is that derision is act of treating with disdain while sneer is a facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.

As a verb sneer is

to raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn.

Sneer vs Smear - What's the difference?

sneer | smear |


In lang=en terms the difference between sneer and smear

is that sneer is to utter with a grimace or contemptuous expression; to say sneeringly while smear is to become spread by smearing.

As verbs the difference between sneer and smear

is that sneer is to raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn while smear is to spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing.

As nouns the difference between sneer and smear

is that sneer is a facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn while smear is a mark made by smearing.

Sneer vs Travesty - What's the difference?

sneer | travesty |


In lang=en terms the difference between sneer and travesty

is that sneer is to utter with a grimace or contemptuous expression; to say sneeringly while travesty is to make a travesty of; to parody.

As verbs the difference between sneer and travesty

is that sneer is to raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn while travesty is to make a travesty of; to parody.

As nouns the difference between sneer and travesty

is that sneer is a facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn while travesty is an absurd or grotesque misrepresentation.

Sneer vs Glare - What's the difference?

sneer | glare |


In lang=en terms the difference between sneer and glare

is that sneer is to utter with a grimace or contemptuous expression; to say sneeringly while glare is to shoot out, or emit, as a dazzling light.

As verbs the difference between sneer and glare

is that sneer is to raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn while glare is to stare angrily.

As nouns the difference between sneer and glare

is that sneer is a facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn while glare is (uncountable) an intense, blinding light.

As an adjective glare is

(us|of ice) smooth and bright or translucent; glary.

Sneer vs Scone - What's the difference?

sneer | scone |


As verbs the difference between sneer and scone

is that sneer is to raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn while scone is to hit, especially on the head.

As nouns the difference between sneer and scone

is that sneer is a facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn while scone is a small, rich, pastry or quick bread, sometimes baked on a griddle.

As a proper noun Scone is

a village north of Perth in Scotland; the coronation site of Scottish kings until 1651.

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