ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary Builder›Words›J›jeer
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jeer
to mock or taunt someone rudely, often in a group
Synonyms
- mock
- taunt
- ridicule
Antonyms
- praise
- cheer
- compliment
jeer in a sentence
Fans began to jeer the referee after the controversial call in the final minute.
Opposing fans continued to jeer the rookie pitcher every time he walked toward the mound.
Where it comes from
From Middle Dutch gieren 'to cry out'
Memory hook
JEER sounds like sneer plus shouting — a rude, noisy insult.
Read it in context
- The Long Descent Science