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sneer Antonyms

Opposite of sneer

Because the opposite of sneer shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone of voice.

Usage Example

"He greeted the rival team's proposal with an arrogant compliment."

Strong
compliment
praise

• verb (Context 2)

To smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner.

Usage Example

"Critics used to applaud at his unconventional painting style before it became popular."

Strong
applaud
praise
admire
respect

Similar words to sneer

Words similar to sneer shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

scoff
smirk
jeer
mock
deride
ridicule
taunt
jibe
See all synonyms of sneer

• Nearby Words

sneakingly
sneakish
sneaky
sneer
sneering
sneeringly
sneezeless

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Sneer. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/sneer
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