sneer

[US]/snɪə(r)/
[UK]/snɪr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. burlarse o mofarse
vt. burlarse o mofarse
n. una expresión de burla o desprecio
Word Forms
Gerundiosneering
Pluralsneers
Participio pasadosneered
Pasadosneered
Tercera persona singularsneers

Example Sentences

sneer sb. out of countenance

desairar a alguien

with a sneer; in an uncomplimentary sneering manner.

con desprecio; de una manera burlesca y despectiva

the sneering curl of his lip.

el rizo burlón de sus labios.

sneer down a proposal

descartar una propuesta con desprecio

she had sneered at their bad taste.

ella se burló de su mal gusto

You many sneer, but a lot of people like this kind of music.

Puede que os burléis, pero a mucha gente le gusta este tipo de música.

James sneered at my old bicycle. He has a new one.

James se burló de mi vieja bicicleta. Él tiene una nueva.

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