heckled

past tense of heckle

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of heckled 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 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, 13 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 There were ugly scenes at the Bethpage golf course throughout yesterday’s second day of play as European players, McIlroy in particular, were routinely heckled and abused by rowdy fans, including while standing over shots. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Sep. 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 Liam instead heckled the band from a balcony overlooking the stage. Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heckled
Verb
  • Rader — who killed at least 10 victims over the span of three decades, per The New York Times — famously taunted police with his crimes through letters to law enforcement and the media for five years from 1974 to 1979, when his communications ceased.
    Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Often taunted by tabloids for her unsmiling demeanor, Victoria shows off her sense of humor and gets real about some of the most difficult parts of her past, including her struggles with an eating disorder and almost losing her fashion business entirely.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • With Version 2 set to retire, SpaceX has already teased the debut of Version 3, which is expected to carry out its first test launch later this year or early 2026.
    Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Later, Disick is shown sitting across from Kourtney at the dinner table, surrounded by the adult family members who teased the two about getting married already.
    Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Their mother began a relationship with a swaggering alcoholic, their future stepfather, who mocked Scott for being soft.
    Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Dick Van Dyke’s cockney in Mary Poppins is still mocked, but fondly.
    Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025

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“Heckled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heckled. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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