Displays derision (6)

I believe the answer is:

sneers

(Other definitions for sneers that I've seen before include "Jeers, derides" , "Shows scorn" , "Makes scornful remark, derides" , "Contemptuous or scornful remarks" , "Smiles contemptuously" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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