😏jeer

verb
/dʒɪr/

Meaning

to laugh at someone or something in a cruel or mocking way
To make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice.

Example Sentences

The crowd began to jeer at the opposing team.

The crowd began to jeer at the losing team.

Synonyms

mock, taunt, ridicule, scoff, sneer
Entry 1
mock, taunt, ridicule, scoff, sneer
Entry 2
mock, taunt, sneer, ridicule

Antonyms

cheer, applaud, praise, encourage, support
Entry 1
cheer, applaud, praise, encourage, support
Entry 2
praise, cheer, applaud

Collocations

jeer at, jeer loudly, jeer and boo, crowd jeers, jeer mockingly, jeer crowd
Entry 1
jeer at, jeer loudly, jeer and boo, crowd jeers, jeer mockingly
Entry 2
jeer at, jeer loudly, jeer crowd

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