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sneer in Latin

sneer in Latin is sanna — sneer means to curl the lip slightly in contempt or scorn.

sneer in Latin

sanna
noun
A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.

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 Latin?

"sneer" in Latin is sanna. 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 Latin, "sneer" is sanna.

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