Insult and Sneering

Insult

Insult noun - An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings.

Sneering and insult are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sneering" instead a noun "Insult".

Nearby Words: insulting, insulted, insultingly

Sneering

Sneering adjective - Expressive of contempt.
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Synonyms for Sneering

Insult and sneering are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Insult" instead the word "Sneering" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: sneer, sneered
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