jeers
/dʒɪrz/
NOUN
1. Mocking remarks or expressions of contempt
Plural of jeer; remarks, comments, or expressions intended to ridicule, insult, or show contempt toward someone or something.
1.1. Mocking or insulting remarks
Refers to sarcastic, scornful, or insulting comments made to ridicule someone, make them feel foolish, or express contempt.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- compliments
- praises
- commendations
- encouragements
Examples
- Despite the jeers from his classmates, he continued presenting his ideas.
- The politician faced a barrage of jeers during the public meeting.
Related Words
1.2. Mocking shouts or sounds from a crowd
Refers to loud expressions of disapproval or contempt, such as boos, hoots, catcalls, and mocking shouts directed at a person or group.
Synonyms
- boos
- catcalls
- hoots
- hisses
- raspberries
- Bronx cheers
Antonyms
- cheers
- applause
- ovations
- acclaim
Examples
- Jeers erupted from the crowd as the team missed another scoring opportunity.
- The referee's decision was met with loud jeers from the spectators.
Related Words
- heckling
- whistling
- barracking
- taunting
- protest
VERB
2. Mocking or speaking with contempt
Third-person singular present form of jeer; expresses the act of making sarcastic or mocking remarks or sounds to show contempt or ridicule.
2.1. Mocking or ridiculing someone
Describes the act of making fun of someone, speaking scornfully, or expressing contempt through insulting or sarcastic remarks.
Synonyms
- mocks
- ridicules
- derides
- taunts
- scoffs
- gibes
- sneers at
- makes fun of
Antonyms
- praises
- commends
- compliments
- admires
Examples
- He jeers at anyone who makes a mistake during the game.
- The critics jeers at the proposal without offering constructive alternatives.
Related Words
2.2. Shouting disapproval at someone publicly
Describes the act of expressing public disapproval by shouting mocking remarks, booing, hooting, or making other scornful noises.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- cheers
- applauds
- commends
- supports
Examples
- The crowd jeers at the visiting team whenever its players approach the goal.
- Some spectators jeer at the speaker while others listen quietly.