SNIFF AT Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

sniff (at)

verb

Definition of sniff (at)

as in to walk over

to show contempt for her carpentry skills are nothing to sniff at

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Peralta gave up six runs and struck out five with two walks over six innings.

— CBS News, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The 2022 unanimous Cy Young Award winner, Alcantara (5-4) yielded one run and five hits, all singles, and struck out seven with only one walk over 90 pitches.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026

Definition of walk over

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As of Sunday, Morin was one month into the suspension handed down by the state Supreme Court that disdained the opinion of professional discipline case referee, Judge Paul Anthony Damico.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026
Scrutiny of Flock and other surveillance providers was largely bipartisan at the hearing, as did disdain for the company leaders not appearing.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of disdain

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Witnesses told sheriff’s investigators that an argument occurred earlier that evening after Valle confronted Adrian Vega about disrespecting a woman.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Republican groups have also accused el Sayed of disrespecting black voters.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of disrespect

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Unlike Intel, which investors now despise, Amazon said there will be a huge return on its spending beginning in the second half of 2027, when its semiconductor business takes off for massive profitability.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
In fact, many voters in his Southern Illinois district despise him.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of despise

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