JEER: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for JEER?

Need another word that means the same as “jeer”? Find 31 synonyms and 30 related words for “jeer” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Jeer” are: barrack, flout, gibe, scoff, taunt, mock, scoff at, ridicule, laugh at, sneer at, deride, tease, insult, abuse, jibe, jibe at, scorn, shout disapproval, shout disapproval at, jeering, mockery, scoffing, sneer, shout, boo, hiss, catcall

Jeer as a Noun

Definitions of "Jeer" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “jeer” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A rude and mocking remark.
• Showing your contempt by derision.

Synonyms of "Jeer" as a noun (12 Words)

boo	An utterance of boo to show disapproval of a speaker or performer. The audience greeted this comment with boos and hisses.
catcall	A cry expressing disapproval. Women were the objects of catcalls when they walked by the men s barracks.
hiss	Electrical interference at audio frequencies. The audience greeted this comment with boos and hisses.
insult	A thing so worthless or contemptible as to be offensive. He saw the book as a deliberate insult to the Church.
jeering	Showing your contempt by derision.
jibe	An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect. A jibe at his old rivals.
mockery	Ludicrously futile action. In her bitterness she felt that all rejoicing was mockery.
scoff	Showing your contempt by derision. His army was the scoff of all Europe.
scoffing	Showing your contempt by derision. He had to overcome the scoffing of theoretical physicists.
shout	A loud cry expressing a strong emotion or calling attention. His words were interrupted by warning shouts.
sneer	A contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone. He acknowledged their presence with a condescending sneer.
taunt	A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone. Pupils will play truant rather than face the taunts of classmates about their ragged clothes.

Usage Examples of "Jeer" as a noun

• The taunts and jeers of my classmates.

Jeer as a Verb

Definitions of "Jeer" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “jeer” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice.
• Laugh at with contempt and derision.
• Shout rude and mocking remarks at (someone.

Synonyms of "Jeer" as a verb (19 Words)

abuse	Assault (someone, especially a woman or child) sexually. The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket.
barrack	Lodge in barracks. The granary in which the platoons were barracked.
deride	Express contempt for; ridicule. The decision was derided by environmentalists.
flout	Treat with contemptuous disregard. The advertising code is being flouted.
gibe	Laugh at with contempt and derision. Some cynics in the media might gibe.
insult	Speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse. He insulted her with his rude remarks.
jibe	Make insulting or mocking remarks; jeer. Some cynics in the media might jibe.
jibe at	Be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics.
laugh at	Produce laughter.
mock	Imitate with mockery and derision. He ought to find out who used his name mocked his voice and aped a few of his guitar lines.
ridicule	Subject to laughter or ridicule. The satirists ridiculed the plans for a new opera house.
scoff	Laugh at with contempt and derision. You a scientist he scoffed.
scoff at	Treat with contemptuous disregard.
scorn	Refuse to do something because one is too proud. A letter scorning his offer of intimacy.
shout disapproval	Use foul or abusive language towards.
shout disapproval at	Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy.
sneer at	Smile contemptuously.
taunt	Harass with persistent criticism or carping. Pupils began taunting her about her weight.
tease	To arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them. The flirting man teased the young woman.

Usage Examples of "Jeer" as a verb

• Councillors were jeered and heckled.
• The crowd jeered at the speaker.
• Some of the younger men jeered at him.

Associations of "Jeer" (30 Words)

barrack	Lodge in barracks. The granary in which the platoons were barracked.
boo	An utterance of boo to show disapproval of a speaker or performer. They booed and hissed when he stepped on stage.
catcall	Utter catcalls at. They were fired for catcalling at women.
charade	A word acted out in an episode of the game of charades. Talk of unity was nothing more than a charade.
deride	Express contempt for; ridicule. The decision was derided by environmentalists.
derision	The act of deriding or treating with contempt. My stories were greeted with derision and disbelief.
discredit	Cause (an idea or account) to seem false or unreliable. His remarks were taken out of context in an effort to discredit him.
disrepute	The state of being held in low esteem by the public. One of the top clubs in the country is bringing the game into disrepute.
disrespect	A manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous. A young brave who disrespects his elders.
flout	Laugh at with contempt and derision. The advertising code is being flouted.
gibe	An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect. She proved impervious to his sarcastic gibes.
heckle	Comb with a heckle. Heckle hemp or flax.
heckler	Someone who tries to embarrass you with gibes and questions and objections. He was adept at dealing with hecklers.
hoot	With reference to a car horn siren etc make or cause to make a hoot. The toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums drink arak play dice and dance.
irreverence	An irreverent mental attitude. An attitude of irreverence towards politicians.
joke	Tell a joke speak humorously. Public transport is a joke.
lampoon	A speech or text lampooning someone or something. The actor was lampooned by the press.
mock	Mock examinations. They made a mock of him.
mockery	A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody’s style, usually in a humorous way. After a mockery of a trial in London he was executed.
parody	Make a parody of. His speciality was parodying schoolgirl fiction.
persiflage	Light teasing. An air of persiflage.
ridicule	Subject to laughter or ridicule. His theory was ridiculed and dismissed.
sarcasm	Witty language used to convey insults or scorn–Jonathan Swif. He used sarcasm to upset his opponent.
satire	A play novel film or other work which uses satire. A stinging satire on American politics.
satirize	Deride and criticize by means of satire. The writer satirized the politician s proposal.
scoff	Showing your contempt by derision. His army was the scoff of all Europe.
sneer	A contemptuous or scornful remark. She had sneered at their bad taste.
spoof	Hoax or trick (someone. It is a movie that spoofs other movies.
teasing	Arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it. The parody was just a form of teasing.
travesty	Make a travesty of. The absurdly lenient sentence is a travesty of justice.