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smile

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of smile

1 to express an emotion (as amusement) by curving the lips upward

The soldier smiled in pleasure when he saw the giant sign welcoming him home.

Synonyms of smile

Words Related to smile

Near Antonyms of smile

frown, glare, gloom, glower, lower (also lour), scowl

2 to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions

I just smiled and shook my head at the mess the kids left again.

Synonyms of smile

laugh, sneer, snicker, snigger

Words Related to smile

catcall, deride, gibe (or jibe), hoot, insult, jeer, mock, ridicule

decry, despise, disdain

scoff (at), scorn

bad-mouth, belittle, disparage, pooh-pooh (also pooh), put down

heckle, jive, razz, rib, ride, taunt, tease, torment

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