sneer - Meaning in Bengali
sneer - Meaning in Bengali
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Definitions and Meaning of sneer in English
sneer noun
- a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls
Synonyms
leer
- a contemptuous or scornful remark
sneer verb
- smile contemptuously
Example
- "she sneered at her little sister's efforts to play the song on the piano"
- express through a scornful smile
Example
- "she sneered her contempt"
Description
A sneer is a facial expression of scorn or disgust characterized by a slight raising of one corner of the upper lip, known also as curling the lip or turning up the nose. In The Expression of Emotions in Man and Animals, Charles Darwin defined a "sneer" as "the upper lip being retracted in such a manner that the canine tooth on one side of the face alone is shown" Darwin related the sneer to the snarl observed in non-human animals, particularly carnivores, observing that:
- The uncovering of the canine tooth is the result of a double movement. The angle or corner of the mouth is drawn a little backwards, and at the same time a muscle which runs parallel to and near the nose draws up the outer part of the upper lip, and exposes the canine on this side of the face. The contraction of this muscle makes a distinct furrow on the cheek, and produces strong wrinkles under the eye, especially at its inner corner. The action is the same as that of a snarling dog; and a dog when pretending to fight often draws up the lip on one side alone, namely that facing his antagonist.
What is sneer meaning in Bengali?
The word or phrase sneer refers to a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls, or a contemptuous or scornful remark, or smile contemptuously, or express through a scornful smile. See sneer meaning in Bengali, sneer definition, translation and meaning of sneer in Bengali. Find sneer similar words, sneer synonyms. Learn and practice the pronunciation of sneer. Find the answer of what is the meaning of sneer in Bengali.
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