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sneer in Czech

sneer in Czech is jízlivý úsměv, posměšek, úsměšek — sneer means to curl the lip slightly in contempt or scorn.

sneer in Czech

jízlivý úsměv
noun
A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.
posměšek
noun
A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.
úsměšek
noun
A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.
úšklebek
noun
A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.
pohrdavě se usmívat
verb
(intransitive) To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn.
ušklíbat se
verb
(intransitive) To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn.
posmívat se
verb
(transitive) To utter with a grimace or contemptuous expression; to say sneeringly.
vysmívat se
verb
(transitive) To utter with a grimace or contemptuous expression; to say sneeringly.

What does "sneer" mean?

  1. verb To curl the lip slightly in contempt or scorn.
    "He sneered at the suggestion, as if it were beneath him."
  2. noun A facial expression or remark showing contempt.
    "There was a sneer on his face as he read the letter."
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sneer in a sentence

  • He sneered at the suggestion, as if it were beneath him.
  • She sneered when she saw his cheap watch.
  • There was a sneer on his face as he read the letter.

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What is "sneer" in Czech?

"sneer" in Czech is jízlivý úsměv, posměšek, úsměšek. sneer means: To curl the lip slightly in contempt or scorn.

How do you use "sneer" in a sentence?

Example: "He sneered at the suggestion, as if it were beneath him." In Czech, "sneer" is jízlivý úsměv, posměšek, úsměšek.

Are there other ways to say "sneer" in Czech?

Yes — Czech has 8 translations listed for "sneer": jízlivý úsměv, posměšek, úsměšek, úšklebek, pohrdavě se usmívat, ušklíbat se.

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