Dig and Sneer

Dig

Dig noun - An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings.
Usage example: got in a couple of digs about lawyers at my friend's expense

Sneer is a synonym for dig in insult topic. In some cases you can use "Sneer" instead the word "Dig" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like snide remark, cutting remark.

Nearby Words: digging, digged

Sneer

Sneer noun - A facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls.

Dig is a synonym for sneer. You can use "Dig" instead the word "Sneer" as a noun or a verb. informal substitute

Nearby Words: sneering, sneered

How words are described

single single dig single sneer

Common collocations

times dig times sneer times
Cite this Source
Sneer and Dig. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dig/sneer
Dig & Sneer. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/dig/sneer>.
Sneer or Dig. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/dig/sneer.
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