simper vs sneer

simper

verb
  • To smile in a foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, coy, obsequious, or smug manner. 

noun
  • A foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, or affected smile; a smirk. 

sneer

verb
  • To utter with a grimace or contemptuous expression; to say sneeringly. 

  • To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn 

noun
  • A display of contempt; scorn. 

  • A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn. 

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