as in taunted
to attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults
the players were heckled by disappointed fans
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Recent Examples of heckled
Last year, Yorke took off his guitar and left the stage during his solo concert in Melbourne, Australia, after being heckled by a pro-Palestinian protester.
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Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
According to Newsweek, the former VP was also heckled about Palestine while taking the stage at the Southbank Centre in London Thursday night.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2025
She has been heckled several times on her tour now and still hasn't got a clear response to those who challenge her.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Trump received a hero’s welcome by the Knesset — as well as being briefly heckled by a left-wing member, who was promptly escorted out — after brokering a ceasefire that raised hopes for lasting peace in the region.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Wintour was unruffled after being heckled by PETA, during a 2009 talk at the 92Y in New York.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Trump is no stranger to being heckled at public outings.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
During her speech, Burgis was heckled and booed by several people standing outside of the event space.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Even recently Harrison was still being heckled by fans over the decision.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
According to Newsweek, the former VP was also heckled about Palestine while taking the stage at the Southbank Centre in London Thursday night.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2025
She has been heckled several times on her tour now and still hasn't got a clear response to those who challenge her.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Trump received a hero’s welcome by the Knesset — as well as being briefly heckled by a left-wing member, who was promptly escorted out — after brokering a ceasefire that raised hopes for lasting peace in the region.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Wintour was unruffled after being heckled by PETA, during a 2009 talk at the 92Y in New York.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Trump is no stranger to being heckled at public outings.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
During her speech, Burgis was heckled and booed by several people standing outside of the event space.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Even recently Harrison was still being heckled by fans over the decision.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heckled
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On another occasion, a group of students tripped him to the ground, put a cheese crown made of paper on his head, and then taunted him with actual cheese.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
29 Oct. 2025
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While Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a one-run complete game in a historic outing for Los Angeles at the Rogers Centre, all eyes were on superstar Shohei Ohtani after he was booed and taunted by the Toronto crowd in Game 1.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Tarabay and DeKnight teased what’s to come in an exclusive interview, including the return of Lucy Lawless as Lucretia and how John Hannah almost appeared in Season 1 on House of Ashur.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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The creators have also previously teased upcoming projects in the Stranger Things universe.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Tate Sandell is getting mocked for it.—
Alex Valdes,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Saturday Night Live‘s Weekend Update mocked Donald Trump‘s multiple White House renovations, as well his inability to be normal even while giving out candy to trick or treaters.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Heckled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heckled. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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