HARRIER Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

harrier

noun

Definition of harrier

as in heckler

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Recent Examples of harrier Flamingos, African marsh harriers and Cape longclaws all gather in and around the ponds, and in the summer grey and purple herons arrive in droves. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 27 May 2026 But just ahead of them is the harrier, recognized since 1885. — Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026 Birdwatchers flock to the marshes, where various species, such as flamingos (in spring and autumn), marsh harriers, and black and white storks congregate in great numbers. — Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026 Some belong to the family Accipitridae, which comprises hawks, eagles, kites and harriers. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025 Basically, covering McMillian is like trying to cover a harrier jet in mid-flight. — Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2024

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Noun

At virtually every stop, Trump is interrupted over and over again by hecklers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Glasper eventually offered the heckler a drink as a peace offering, but the impromptu music debate took up too much of the show’s 90-minute runtime.

— William E. Ketchum III, VIBE.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of heckler

Noun

Because in the eyes of a powerful legal system that is either unwilling or afraid to upset the status quo, Hill was but a brief interrupter.

— Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
In my experience, the interrupter will pause and look toward you, which is your opportunity to chime back in.

— Jessica Chen, CNBC, 15 May 2026

Definition of interrupter

Noun

Two-inch straps tipped with zinc alloy hooks lock the cover down and cut back on the constant readjusting that plagues cheaper slipcovers.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
The biggest problem with the plague was that no one knew when it would be fully curbed.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026

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