ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary BuilderWordsJ–Kjeer
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jeer
Meaning: to mock or taunt someone rudely, often in a group
jeer in a sentence
How jeer is used in real sentences:
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.
“After the predecessor sank, critics began to jeer at Lin's crew, calling the expensive project a toy for dreamers.”
— from the passage The Long Descent
Synonyms for jeer
Other words for jeer — mock, taunt and ridicule — carry the same meaning.
- mock
- taunt
- ridicule
Antonyms of jeer
Words that mean the opposite of jeer:
- praise
- cheer
- compliment
Where it comes from
From Middle Dutch gieren 'to cry out'
Memory hook
JEER sounds like sneer plus shouting — a rude, noisy insult.