Word Type

Noun

Adjective

Verb

Proper Noun

The word "leer" can be used as noun, adjective, verb and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

leeringly leerness leery

Etymologically Related To

lease lehr list listen

Inflected/Variant Forms

lehr

Context

dialectal uk

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

aspect contempt expression face facial expression look look scorn

Type Of (IsA)

administrative region expression station town

Manner Of

look

Related Terms

amorousness appearance burden cheek clear colour complexion countenance desire destitute empty entice face faint flank flesh free frivolous germany glance hue hungry intent lacking learn lecherous load loin look malicious malignity rider sexual sideways skin sly teach thin trifling unoccupied wanting

Synonym Network

sneer

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