Today’s word of the day is ‘Leer‘ Let us understand more about this word.
[responsivevoice] Leer [/responsivevoice] [leer]
What is this word’s grammar?
The word is a verb, i.e., it describes an action or an occurrence.
1. Look or gaze in a lascivious or unpleasant way
2. Lascivious or unpleasant look
3. Look at longingly
4. Lech after/over
How is the word pronounced in popular languages?
1. Hindi – Chhalee
2. Spanish – Mirada lasciva
3. French – Lorgner
4. Mandarin – Er
How to use this word in a sentence?
1. “Sure, I thought your honor was from the police,” said the man with a leer.
2. I believe he tried to leer at me because his voice was absolutely dying in his throat.
3. Then he peered into Hugh Ritson’s face with a leer of triumph.
4. “Father Glynn, of Luke Street,” growled out the imp, with a leer.
5. “And they’ll go to Havana as they wanted to,” put in another, with a leer.
What are some synonyms of the word of the day?
Some synonyms of the word are:
What are some antonyms of the word of the day?
Some antonyms of the word of the day are:
skim, browse, look away, avert one’s gaze, turn from, disregard, neglect, ignore, etc.
Quotation:
Prison service vans that travel 90 miles to take a prisoner 90 yards; paedophiles free to leer at children in the very parks where they have committed horrific crimes.
Trevor Phillips
Social Example:
https://twitter.com/MrPaulWinkler/status/1322543601428123648
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