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sneer in Norwegian

sneer in Norwegian is hånflire — sneer means to curl the lip slightly in contempt or scorn.

sneer in Norwegian

hånflire
verb
(intransitive) To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in 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 Norwegian?

"sneer" in Norwegian is hånflire. 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 Norwegian, "sneer" is hånflire.

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