jeer

The word “jeer” has 1 syllable: jeer

It's pronounced as /dʒɪər/


What is synonym and antonym for jeer?

In the thesaurus, “jeer” has 12 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for jeer along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for jeer

  • boo
  • hoot
  • mock
  • quip
  • ridicule
  • scoff
  • smirk
  • sneer
  • snicker
  • snipe
  • snort
  • taunt

Antonyms for jeer

  • applaud
  • applause
  • approve
  • cheer
  • commend
  • compliment
  • endorse
  • praise

Meanings of jeer

  • noun
    1. A mocking remark or reflection.
    2. A gear; a tackle.
    3. (in the plural) An assemblage or combination of tackles, for hoisting or lowering the yards of a ship.
  • verb
    1. (jeer at) To utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language.

Example Sentences

  • The crowd began to jeer at the opposing team's mistakes.
  • Despite the speaker's efforts, some audience members couldn't resist the urge to jeer.
  • He couldn't help but jeer at his friend's failed attempt at a joke.
  • The bullies would often jeer at him as he walked past them in the hallway.
  • It's not polite to jeer at someone's shortcomings, instead, offer support and encouragement.

On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jeer, such as: applaud, applause, approve, boo, cheer, commend, compliment.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • derisive
  • entice
  • enticement
  • enticing
  • harass
  • heckling
  • irk
  • jeering
  • luring
  • mocking
  • needling
  • persuading
  • ridiculing
  • seduce
  • seducing
  • taunting
  • tease
  • teasing
  • tempting
  • torment

jiber

  • belittler
  • denigrator
  • derider
  • detractor
  • insulter
  • jeerer
  • scorner

jibers

  • belittlers
  • denigrators
  • deriders
  • detractors
  • insulters
  • jeerers

needling

  • acerbic
  • acid
  • arrogant
  • badgering
  • baiting
  • begging
  • biting
  • bitter
  • bothering
  • brusque
  • caricature
  • caustic
  • contempt
  • corrosive
  • derision
  • derisive
  • disdain
  • disparaging
  • disrespectful
  • dogging
  • heckling
  • henpecking
  • hounding
  • jeer
  • laughter
  • mockery
  • mocking
  • mordant
  • nagging
  • parody
  • picking at
  • ridiculing
  • sarcasm
  • sardonic
  • satire
  • satirical
  • saucy
  • scorn
  • taunt
  • taunting
  • teasing
  • trenchant
  • urging

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