The difference between Jeer and Sneer
When used as nouns, jeer means a mocking remark or reflection, whereas sneer means a facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.
When used as verbs, jeer means to utter sarcastic or mocking comments, whereas sneer means to raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn.
check bellow for the other definitions of Jeer and Sneer
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Jeer as a noun:
A mocking remark or reflection.
Examples:
"synonyms: scoff taunt flout jibe mockery"
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Jeer as a verb (intransitive, jeer '''[[at]]'''):
To utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language.
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Jeer as a verb (transitive, archaic):
To mock; treat with mockery; to taunt.
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Jeer as a noun (nautical):
A gear; a tackle.
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Jeer as a noun (nautical, in the plural):
An assemblage or combination of tackles, for hoisting or lowering the yards of a ship.
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Sneer as a verb (intransitive):
To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn
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Sneer as a verb (transitive):
To utter with a grimace or contemptuous expression; to say sneeringly.
Examples:
"to sneer fulsome lies at a person"
"Now here's someone who should attend privilege workshops," sneered she."
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Sneer as a noun:
A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.
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Sneer as a noun:
A display of contempt; scorn.