Irony and Leer

Irony

Irony noun - Incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs.

Leer and irony are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Leer" instead a noun "Irony".

Nearby Words: ironic, ironical, ironically, ironist

Leer

Leer noun - A facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls.
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Synonyms for Leer

Irony and leer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Irony" instead a noun "Leer".

Nearby Words: leered, leering

How words are described

cruel cruel irony cruel leer
red red irony red leer
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