Jeerleader

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who criticizes, disparages, or mocks.

    "There are, it seems, too few cheerleaders in life — and too many jeerleaders."

Example

More examples

"There are, it seems, too few cheerleaders in life — and too many jeerleaders."

Etymology

Blend of jeer + cheerleader.

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