Difference between Sneer and Leer

What is the difference between Sneer and Leer?

Sneer as a verb is to raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn while Leer as a verb is to look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.

Sneer

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn. To show contempt; scorn

Example sentence: Therefore it does not help to sneer at the imperfection of today's reality or to preach absolutes as a daily agenda.

Leer

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A sly or lecherous look.The cheek.The face; one's appearance, countenance.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.to teachto learn

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: empty, destitute; wantingfaint from lack of food, hungryhaving no load or burden

We hope you now know whether to use Sneer or Leer in your sentence.

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