Contemn and Sneer

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Contemn verb - To show contempt for.

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Sneer and contemn are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sneer" instead a verb "Contemn".

Sneer verb - To express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions.

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Contemn and sneer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contemn" instead a verb "Sneer".

Nearby Words: sneering, sneered

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