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jeer

/dZ//i/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. showing your contempt by derision

    noun.communication

    Synonyms jeering mockery scoff scoffing

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. A gear; a tackle.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  3. A railing remark or reflection; a scoff; a taunt; a biting jest; a flout; a jibe; mockery.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. laugh at with contempt and derision

    verb.communication

    Examples
    The crowd jeered at the speaker.
    Synonyms barrack flout gibe scoff

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. To utter sarcastic or scoffing reflections; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language; to scoff; as, to <i>jeer</i> at a speaker.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  3. To treat with scoffs or derision; to address with jeers; to taunt; to flout; to mock at.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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