Jeering

noun, verb

noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1
A mocking utterance.
2
showing your contempt by derision wordnet

Verb

1
present participle and gerund of jeer form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule wordnet

Synonyms

mockery scoffing affront aspersion atrocity banter

Antonyms

acclaim admire applaud applause

Example

"Everyone was laughing and jeering at Ziri."

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