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sneer

/snɪə̯/ /snɪə̯ɹ/

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noun

تعبير ازدراء، استهزاء

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

Examples :

"Her sneer at my presentation was obvious; she raised one corner of her lip in a way that clearly showed her disapproval. "

كان تعبير ازدراءها لعرضي واضحًا؛ فقد رفعت زاوية من شفتها بطريقة أظهرت بوضوح عدم موافقتها.

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noun

ازدراء، سخرية

A display of contempt; scorn.

Examples :

"The teacher's sneer at Maria's answer was clear disapproval. "

كان ازدراء المعلم لإجابة ماريا بمثابة عدم موافقة واضحة.

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verb

سخر، ازدراء

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

Examples :

"The bully would sneer at the smaller kids when they walked past him in the hallway. "

كان المتنمر يسخر من الأطفال الأصغر سنًا عندما يمرون به في الردهة.

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verb

سخر، استهزأ

To utter with a grimace or contemptuous expression; to say sneeringly.

Examples :

"The teacher sneered at John's answer, implying it was foolish. "

سخر المعلم من إجابة جون، موحياً بأنها حمقاء.

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