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fleer

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fleer  (flîr)
intr.v. fleered, fleer·ing, fleers
To smirk or laugh in contempt or derision.
n.
A taunting, scoffing, or derisive look or gibe.
[Middle English flerien, of Scandinavian origin.]
fleering·ly adv.
fleer [flɪə] Archaic
vb
to grin or laugh at; scoff; sneer
n
a derisory glance or grin
[of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian flire to snigger]
fleeringly  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.fleer - someone who flees from an uncongenial situation; "fugitives from the sweatshops"
fugitive, runaway
individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"
2.fleer - contempt expressed by mockery in looks or words
scorn, contempt - open disrespect for a person or thing
Verb1.fleer - to smirk contemptuously
simper, smirk - smile affectedly or derisively


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