jeer

/dʒɪr/

Definitions

1. verb

to laugh or mock at someone or something in a scornful or contemptuous way

“The crowd jeered at the team’s poor performance.”

2. noun

a laugh or mocking cry, typically in scorn or contempt

“The jeers from the audience were audible throughout the performance.”

3. noun

a person who jeers or mocks

“The jeer of the heckler distracted the speaker.”

Synonyms

  • deride
  • scoff
  • taunt

Antonyms

  • applaud
  • praise