jeers
The word “jeers” has 1 syllable: jeers.
It's pronounced as /dʒɪrz/.
What is synonym and antonym for jeers?
In the thesaurus, “jeers” has 16 synonyms and 8 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for jeers along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for jeers
- boos
- catcalls
- hoot
- mocks
- quip
- ridicule
- ridicules
- scoff
- smirks
- sneer
- sneers
- snickers
- snipe
- snorts
- taunt
- taunts
Antonyms for jeers
- applauds
- approves
- cheers
- commends
- compliment
- endorses
- praise
- sanctions
Meanings of jeers
- noun
- A mocking remark or reflection.
- A gear; a tackle.
- (in the plural) An assemblage or combination of tackles, for hoisting or lowering the yards of a ship.
- verb
- (jeer at) To utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language.
Example Sentences
- Jeers erupted from the crowd as the team missed yet another opportunity to score.
- The politician faced a barrage of jeers from protestors during his speech.
- Despite the jeers from his classmates, he stood up for what he believed in.
- The comedian's jokes were met with laughter, not jeers, from the audience.
- The bullies' jeers only motivated him to work harder and prove them wrong.
On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jeers, such as: applauds, approves, boos, catcalls, cheers, commends, compliment.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.