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leer
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- pronunciation:
- lir
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
leers, leering, leered |
| definition: |
to give a sideways or nasty look or smile suggestive of malicious or sexual thoughts.
She turned to see that he was leering at her.- synonyms:
- ogle
- similar words:
- goggle, smirk, sneer, stare
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| related words: |
look |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a sly or suggestive look or smile.
- synonyms:
- ogle
- similar words:
- goggle, smirk, sneer, stare
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| related words: |
look |
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| derivation: |
leeringly (adv.) |
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