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The Clue

Belittle, in a way (5 letter answer)

The Answer

SNEER

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Notes

The answer SNEER is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.

Related Clues

Flout
Gibe
Mock
Scoff
Cousin of a snicker
Curl the lip
Cynic's look
Derisive look
Dirty look
Disdainful look
Grimace of derision
Jeer or fleer
Look of contempt
Mean mien
Nasty look
Obvious derision
Scornful expression
Scornful utterance
Show of contempt
Show of derision
Show disdain
Show distaste
Show scorn
Supercilious look
Vent contempt
Vile smile
Villain's look
Curl one's lip
Elvis impersonator's expression
Emulate Snidely Whiplash
Lip-curling gesture
Look with a twisted lip
Malfoy's look, in the Harry Potter books

Definition

SNEER as a noun:

1. (sneer, leer) = a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls
2. a contemptuous or scornful remark

SNEER as a verb:

1. express through a scornful smile; "she sneered her contempt"
2. smile contemptuously; "she sneered at her little sister's efforts to play the song on the piano"