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jeer
Synonyms and Antonyms of jeer
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 bird [chiefly British], boo, Bronx cheer, hiss, hoot, catcall, raspberry, razz, snortRelated Words smirk, sneer, snicker, snigger; gibe (or jibe), put-down, taunt; whistleNear Antonyms applause, clappingAntonyms cheer
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jeer
Synonyms and Antonyms of jeer
to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter the unforgiving crowd jeered the magician when the final trick went awry Synonyms deride, gibe (or jibe), ridicule, laugh (at), mock, scout, shoot down, skewerRelated Words scoff (at), scorn, sneer (at); bad-mouth, belittle, decry, disparage, pooh-pooh (also pooh), put down; chaff, jive, josh, kid, quiz, rally, razz, rib, ride, tease, tweak, twit; bait, barrack [chiefly British], bug, catcall, harass, harry, hassle, heckle, needle, pester, rag, target, taunt, torment; ape, burlesque, caricature, imitate, lampoon, mimic, parody, parrot, pillory, satirize, take off (on), travestyNear Antonyms applaud, approve, commend, endorse (also indorse), sanction
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