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

Despite being a bargain signing and a key player with two Champions League and three La Liga titles, his relationship with the club and fans has reportedly soured due to recent trophyless seasons and boos. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Nola departed the mound, and a cascade of boos followed him to the dugout. — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 30 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

The Dodgers matched that back-to-back feat over the past two years, including a classic Game 7 victory in Toronto in last year’s World Series, and returned here Monday to a noise pit packed with fans primed to boo, and to urge their team to exact vengeance on the evil mercenaries from America. — Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026