😏jeer

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

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mock, taunt, sneer, ridicule

Antonyms

cheer, applaud, praise, encourage, support

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cheer, applaud, praise, encourage, support

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praise, cheer, applaud

Collocations

jeer at, jeer loudly, jeer and boo, crowd jeers, jeer mockingly, jeer crowd

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