Synonyms of boo

boo 1 of 2

noun

as in snort

a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval

the referee's questionable call was greeted with a chorus of boos

Synonyms & Similar Words

• snort
• sneer
• jeer
• smirk
• hiss
• razz
• snicker
• raspberry
• bird
• hoot
• Bronx cheer
• catcall
• taunt
• whistle
• snigger
• gibe
• put-down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cheer
• applause
• clapping

boo

2 of 2

verb

as in to jeer

Related Words

• jeer
• hiss
• libel
• hoot
• slander
• malign
• defame
• damn
• bad-mouth
• shame
• humble
• denounce
• humiliate
• disgrace
• censure
• condemn
• dishonor
• ridicule
• discredit
• mock
• reprobate
• slight
• put down

Dissimilar Words

• recognize
• honor
• thank
• acknowledge
• cite
• commend
• credit
• compliment
• fete
• praise
• laud
• tout
• extol
• glorify

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of boo

Noun

Neither team has pressed forward with much conviction in the first 15 minutes, and after some back-and-forth passing on the back line of the Netherlands' defense, boos could be heard from restless spectators in Monterrey. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026

The boos still ring out whenever manager Craig Counsell’s name is announced during pregame introductions at American Family Field. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 29 June 2026

Verb

After Guerrero grounded out to shortstop in the eighth inning of Monday’s game against the Rays, a lone fan in left field began to boo. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 13 May 2026

Several blocked the stage before the program began, but when the audience of 2,000 began to boo, all except one protester stepped down. — The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026