snort Synonyms
Another word for snort
• noun (Context 1)
An explosive sound made by the sudden forcing of breath through one's nose, often expressing indignation, derision, or incredulity, or made naturally by an animal such as a horse or pig.
"He gave a loud grunt of derision when he heard their unrealistic proposal."
• verb (Context 2)
To make an explosive sound by forcing breath suddenly through the nose, especially to express indignation, derision, or amusement, or naturally as a horse or pig does.
"The stallion began to grunt and paw the ground as the thunderstorm approached."
• verb (Context 3)
To utter or express something with a sharp nasal sound of contempt or amusement.
""As if I would ever agree to those terms," she snorted."
• verb (Context 4)
To inhale a powdered substance forcefully through the nostrils.
"During the eighteenth century, it was fashionable for courtiers to inhale dry tobacco snuff."
• noun (Context 5)
An act of inhaling a powdered substance through the nose.
"In earlier centuries, aristocratic gentlemen regularly took a sniff of finely ground tobacco."
• noun (Context 6)
A small, quick draught or shot of an alcoholic drink (used informally).
"The old sailor poured himself a quick dram of whiskey to warm up after the storm."