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- /dʒɪr/
- /dʒɪər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /dʒɪr/
Definition of jeered word
- noun jeered Simple past tense and past participle of jeer. 1
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Parts of speech for Jeered
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jeered popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
jeered usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jeered
verb jeered
- booed — an exclamation of contempt or disapproval: a loud boo from the bleachers.
- hissed — to make or emit a sharp sound like that of the letter s prolonged, as a snake does, or as steam does when forced under pressure through a small opening.
- heckled — Simple past tense and past participle of heckle.
- taunted — to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; mock.
- mocked — to attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision.
Antonyms for jeered
verb jeered
- applauded — Simple past tense and past participle of applaud.
- complimented — Simple past tense and past participle of compliment.
- praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- commended — to present, mention, or praise as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommend: to commend a friend to another; to commend an applicant for employment.
- flattered — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
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