as in taunts
to attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults
the players were heckled by disappointed fans
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Recent Examples of heckles
Ferreira, in character, heckles Jonny Moseley, the 1998 Olympic gold medalist in moguls.
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Sean Gregory, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
Sean Gregory, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heckles
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So much for Anthropic's Super Bowl taunts.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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In a 30-second clip, Adams is seen leaving a jet bridge while a woman who is walking ahead of him seemingly taunts Adams.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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Dunkin' teases more ways to celebrate are coming later this month.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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The trailer teases a mix of comedy and emotional reckoning as the couple navigates resentment, vulnerability and shifting control while racing to restore Lindy to her regular size.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Heckles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heckles. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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