jeer
[verb]
Synonyms:
- scoff, barrack, deride, gibe, heckle, mock, ridicule, taunt
[noun]
Synonyms:
- taunt, abuse, boo, catcall, derision, gibe, ridicule

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Contrasted words: fawn, toady, truckle, approve, endorse, OK, sanction

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

jeer /dʒɪə $ dʒɪr/ verb [intransitive and transitive]
[Date: 1500-1600; Origin: Perhaps from Dutch gieren 'to shout, laugh loudly']
to laugh at someone or shout unkind things at them in a way that shows you do not respect them:
‘You know I’m right!’ she jeered.
The President was booed and jeered by a crowd of protesters.
jeer at
Fans jeered at the referee.
—jeer noun [countable]:
There were jeers and booing from the audience.
—jeering noun [uncountable]

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