He gave a sneer of disapproval when he saw her outfit.
sneer with
Frequency:
45
%
The bully sneered with contempt at the new student.
sneer in
Frequency:
30
%
She could see the sneer in his eyes as he criticized her work.
Idiomatic Expressions for sneer
Phrase: sneer in disbelief
Meaning: to express doubt or disbelief in a mocking or scornful way
Usage: He sneered in disbelief when I told him I had won the lottery.