CATCALL Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈkat-ˌkȯl

Definition of catcall

as in snort

a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval the band's sloppy playing produced only catcalls from the crowd

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Recent Examples of catcall

Noun

The Rite of Spring premiere, on the other hand, caused a riot of booing, yelling, catcalls and face-punching, becoming one of the most infamous nights in the history of music. — Luis Palomares, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026 As this incident has shown, what sounds to one person like a term of respect can feel like a catcall to another. — Beth Teitell, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Apr. 2023 This was not a vulgar catcall—I was swathed in more fabric than the Virgin Mary. — Katharine K. Zarrella, WSJ, 2 Apr. 2022 When the 43-year-old came to the stage here at a university student center in the Detroit suburbs, about half of the crowd gave her a standing ovation – and the other half unleashed a chorus of boos and catcalls. — Griff Witte, Washington Post, 16 Dec. 2019 See All Example Sentences for catcall

Recent Examples of Synonyms for catcall

Noun

The class had been quiet after the camp text, but now there was at least one snort.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
The Rodents of Unusual Size that attack Westley in a swamp work because they are played by small men in rodent suits, rather than coolly conjured from pixels; their deliberate artifice is the thrill, and Reiner provided the voice for their hideous snorts.

— Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025

Definition of snort

Verb

Yell, scream, jeer, cry, wail, plead—but don’t dare do it while the players are still hitting the ball.

— Corey Seymour, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Somewhere in the middle were Arsenal, who explored making an offer for Alvarez while the situation was reaching its most arresting peak, with the 26-year-old striker roundly jeered by his own supporters at Atletico’s ground.

— Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of jeer

Verb

There were also insulting chants against Sanchez, another sign of the noisy debate over the government's handling of the crisis.

— Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Platner also apologized for old online comments that included insulting language about women, police and rural residents.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of insult

Noun

Orion gave a smirk and thumbs up to the camera while Keats made a funny face and stuck his tongue out.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
His trademark smirk and knowing stare are now feared by any opponent up against Norway, but don’t be fooled into thinking Haaland isn’t serious about his career.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of smirk

Verb

De Paul’s behavior was both comedic fodder and an opportunity for English and Spanish-language pundits and content creators to ridicule his lack of awareness.

— Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Democrats found plenty to ridicule about Dallas 2026, from the strategic absence of most swing-seat GOP candidates to the empty tier of seats that the president pretended not to see.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of ridicule

Noun

There were times in the second half when boos and plenty of groans were heard inside Old Trafford.

— Chris McKenna, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Eventually, overwhelming boos from the rest of the crowd directed at the people fighting, and then security arrived to handle it.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of boo

Verb

Democrats and health advocates deride the plan as an election-year gimmick, noting Republicans let ACA subsidies expire, sending premiums skyrocketing, while questions remain about funding, legality and whether $500 meaningfully helps.

— Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
In a work so dense with references, mistakes will sprout like crabgrass; write a big book on André Le Nôtre’s formal gardens and the earthworm experts will gather to deride your confusion.

— Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

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