Synonyms of jeer

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noun

as in snort

a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval

ignored the jeers of the other team's fans and just focused on making her free throw shot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• snort
• sneer
• smirk
• boo
• snicker
• hiss
• razz
• taunt
• catcall
• raspberry
• hoot
• Bronx cheer
• bird
• whistle
• snigger
• jibe
• gibe
• put-down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cheer
• applause
• clapping

jeer

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verb

ˈjir 

as in to ridicule

to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter

the unforgiving crowd jeered the magician when the final trick went awry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ridicule
• mock
• taunt
• deride
• tease
• gibe
• jibe
• laugh (at)
• parody
• make fun of
• scout
• rag on
• poke fun at
• make sport of
• skewer
• imitate
• shoot down
• harass
• scorn
• torment
• disparage
• belittle
• heckle
• decry
• cock snooks (at)
• scoff (at)
• target
• pooh
• cock a snook (at)
• sneer (at)
• razz
• bad-mouth
• pooh-pooh
• rag
• pester
• rally
• twit
• satirize
• mimic
• bait
• caricature
• rib
• catcall
• ride
• jive
• quiz
• tweak
• lampoon
• parrot
• pillory
• kid
• harry
• needle
• ape
• chaff
• take off (on)
• bug
• put down
• josh
• burlesque
• hassle
• barrack
• travesty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approve
• applaud
• commend
• endorse
• indorse
• sanction

Synonym Chooser

How is the word jeer distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of jeer are fleer, flout, gibe, scoff, and sneer. While all these words mean "to show one's contempt in derision or mockery," jeer suggests a coarser more undiscriminating derision.

the crowd jeered at the prisoners

When could fleer be used to replace jeer?

In some situations, the words fleer and jeer are roughly equivalent. However, fleer suggests grinning or grimacing derisively.

the saucy jackanapes fleered at my credulity

In what contexts can flout take the place of jeer?

The words flout and jeer can be used in similar contexts, but flout stresses contempt shown by refusal to heed.

flouted the conventions of polite society

Where would gibe be a reasonable alternative to jeer?

While the synonyms gibe and jeer are close in meaning, gibe implies taunting either good-naturedly or in sarcastic derision.

hooted and gibed at the umpire

When can scoff be used instead of jeer?

While in some cases nearly identical to jeer, scoff stresses insolence, disrespect, or incredulity as motivating the derision.

scoffed at their concerns

When is it sensible to use sneer instead of jeer?

The words sneer and jeer are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, sneer stresses insulting by contemptuous facial expression, phrasing, or tone of voice.

sneered at anything romantic

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of jeer

Noun

The midfielder received jeers and whistles after he was subbed off in the 74th minute during an April 2022 home game against Norwich City. —Carl Anka, New York Times, 14 May 2025

Footage from an April 23 game caught the moments when Asian players from Albany High School were the subject of racist jeers. —Abigail Adams, People.com, 9 May 2025

Verb

Within minutes of Trump taking to the lectern in front of Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) members of the opposition began booing and jeering the Republican. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025

The booing seems to be a continuation of an apparent tit for tat that began almost two weeks ago, when hockey fans in Montreal jeered at the Star-Spangled Banner during a hockey matchup between the two countries amid ongoing tensions with tariff disputes. —Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025