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sneer in Swedish

sneer in Swedish is hånleende, grina, hånle — sneer means to curl the lip slightly in contempt or scorn.

sneer in Swedish

hånleende
noun
A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.
grina
verb
(intransitive) To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn.
hånle
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 Swedish?

"sneer" in Swedish is hånleende, grina, hånle. 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 Swedish, "sneer" is hånleende, grina, hånle.

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

Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "sneer": hånleende, grina, hånle.

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