To show contempt by turning up the nose, or by a particular facial expression.
To inssinuate contempt by a covert expression; to speak derisively.
To show mirth awkwardly.
To utter with a grimace or contemptuous expression; to utter with a sneer; to say sneeringly; as, to sneer fulsome lies at a person.
To treat with sneers; to affect or move by sneers.
The act of sneering.
A smile, grin, or contortion of the face, indicative of contempt; an indirect expression or insinuation of contempt.
A gear; a tackle.
A railing remark or reflection; a scoff; a taunt; a biting jest; a flout; a jibe; mockery.
To utter sarcastic or scoffing reflections; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language; to scoff; as, to jeer at a speaker.
To treat with scoffs or derision; to address with jeers; to taunt; to flout; to mock at.
