Jeers - English meaning

verb

Use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.

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The judge abused his power by imposing the fines

noun

The improper use of something.

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Alcohol abuse

verb

Cruel or inhumane treatment

verb

Provide (soldiers) with accommodation in a building or set of buildings.

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The granary in which the platoons were barracked

verb

Jeer loudly at (someone performing or speaking in public) in order to express disapproval or to distract them.

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Opponents barracked him when he addressed the opening parliamentary session

noun

Loud shouting by someone who disagrees with a person who is speaking

Usage examples:

She could not make herself heard above the constant barracking.

exclamation

Said suddenly to surprise someone who is unaware of one's presence.

Usage examples:

‘boo!’ she cried, jumping up to frighten him

noun

An utterance of ‘boo’ to show disapproval of a speaker or performer.

Usage examples:

The audience greeted this comment with boos and hisses

verb

Say ‘boo’ to show disapproval of a speaker or performer.

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They booed and hissed when he stepped on stage

verb

Say ‘boo’ to show disapproval of a speaker or performer.

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They booed and hissed when he stepped on stage

exclamation

Said suddenly to surprise someone who is unaware of one's presence.

Usage examples:

‘boo!’ she cried, jumping up to frighten him

exclamation

Said to show disapproval or contempt.

Usage examples:

‘there's only one bar.’ ‘boo!’

noun

A shrill whistle or shout of disapproval made at a public meeting or performance.

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He walked out to jeers and catcalls

verb

Make a catcall.

Usage examples:

They were fired for catcalling at women

noun

A loud shout or whistle (= high sound) expressing disapproval, especially made by people in a crowd

verb

Make a catcall.

Usage examples:

They were fired for catcalling at women

noun

A shrill whistle or shout of disapproval made at a public meeting or performance.

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He walked out to jeers and catcalls

verb

Express contempt for; ridicule.

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The decision was derided by environmentalists

noun

Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.

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My stories were greeted with derision and disbelief

noun

Actions or statements showing that you think someone or something is ridiculous or of no value

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Talk of tougher laws was met with derision., derisive laughter

noun

Possession or expression of an unfavourable opinion.

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Jill replied with a hint of disapproval in her voice

noun

The expression or feeling that something done or said is wrong

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The boy sensed his mother’s disapproval., he decided to marry her, to the great disapproval of his …

verb

Interrupt (a public speaker) with derisive or aggressive comments or abuse.

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He was booed and heckled when he tried to address the demonstrators

noun

A heckling comment.

Usage examples:

Heckles of ‘get stuffed!’

verb

To interrupt a public speaker or entertainer with loud, unfriendly statements or questions

Usage examples:

A heckler tried to disrupt the ceremony.

verb

Interrupt (a public speaker) with derisive or aggressive comments or abuse.

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He was booed and heckled when he tried to address the demonstrators

noun

A heckling comment.

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Heckles of ‘get stuffed!’

verb

Present participle of heckle

Usage examples:

A few angry locals started heckling (the speaker).

verb

Talk to (someone) in a bullying way.

Usage examples:

She doesn't hector us about giving up things

proper noun

A trojan warrior, son of priam and hecuba and husband of andromache. he was killed by achilles, who dragged his body behind his chariot three times round the walls of troy.

adjective

Talking in a bullying way.

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A brusque, hectoring manner

verb

Talk to (someone) in a bullying way.

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She doesn't hector us about giving up things

verb

Make a sharp sibilant sound as of the letter s.

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The escaping gas was hissing

noun

A sharp sibilant sound.

Usage examples:

The spit and hiss of a cornered cat

verb

Make a sharp sibilant sound as of the letter s.

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The escaping gas was hissing

noun

A sharp sibilant sound.

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The spit and hiss of a cornered cat

verb

Speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse.

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You're insulting the woman i love

noun

A disrespectful or scornfully abusive remark or act.

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He hurled insults at us

verb

To act in a way or say something that is offensive or rude to someone

Usage examples:

Don’t insult me just because i can’t dance., an insulting remark, offering me so little money was a…

verb

Stop the continuous progress of (an activity or process).

Usage examples:

The buzzer interrupted his thoughts

verb

To stop someone from speaking by saying or doing something, or to cause an activity or event to stop briefly

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[ i ] please don’t interrupt until i’m finished., [ t ] the picnic was interrupted by a rain shower…

noun

The action of interrupting or being interrupted.

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A chance to study without interruption

noun

An occasion when someone or something stops something from happening for a short period

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Constant/frequent interruptions he found he worked better at home without the constant interruption…

noun

An insulting or mocking remark; a taunt.

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A jibe at his old rivals

verb

Make insulting or mocking remarks; jeer.

Usage examples:

Some cynics in the media might jibe

verb

Be in accord; agree.

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The verdict does not jibe with the medical evidence

verb

Tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner.

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Opposition mps mocked the government's decision

adjective

Not authentic or real, but without the intention to deceive.

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A mock-georgian red brick house

noun

Make a replica or imitation of something.

noun

Teasing and contemptuous language or behaviour directed at a particular person or thing.

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Stung by her mockery, frankie hung his head

noun

Unkind, critical remarks or actions, or something so foolish that it can be easily criticized

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The renewed fighting made a mockery of the peace agreement (= made it look ridiculous).

noun

The subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behaviour.

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He is held up as an object of ridicule

verb

Subject to contemptuous and dismissive language or behaviour.

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His theory was ridiculed and dismissed

noun

Words or actions that make someone or something seem foolish or stupid

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He was an unhappy figure of ridicule, not a figure of fun, among his colleagues., she was ridiculed…

adjective

Contemptuously ridiculing or mocking someone or something.

Usage examples:

A scoffing cabin crew tells her there's no shower on the plane

noun

Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.

Usage examples:

He had to overcome the scoffing of theoretical physicists

verb

Speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way.

Usage examples:

Patrick professed to scoff at soppy love scenes in films

noun

A feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something.

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I do not wish to become the object of scorn

verb

Feel or express contempt or disdain for.

Usage examples:

He tended to scorn technological advances he did not come up with himself

noun

A strong feeling that someone or something is of little or no worth and deserves no respect

Usage examples:

These countries deserve our respect, not the scorn of a politician., a scornful laugh/look, he was …

verb

(of a person) utter a loud cry, typically as an expression of a strong emotion.

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She shouted for joy

noun

A loud cry expressing a strong emotion or calling attention.

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His words were interrupted by warning shouts

verb

Utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice

verb

(of a person) utter a loud cry, typically as an expression of a strong emotion.

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She shouted for joy

noun

A loud cry expressing a strong emotion or calling attention.

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His words were interrupted by warning shouts

noun

One's turn to buy a round of drinks.

Usage examples:

‘do you want another drink? my shout.’

noun

A contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone.

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He acknowledged their presence with a condescending sneer

verb

Smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner.

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She had sneered at their bad taste

verb

To show in an expression on your face or in your manner of speaking that someone or something is so foolish that it deserves to be ridiculed

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[ i ] you may sneer (at it), but a lot of people like this kind of music., "is that the best you ca…

noun

A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone.

Usage examples:

Pupils will play truant rather than face the taunts of classmates about their ragged clothes

verb

Provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting remarks.

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Pupils began taunting her about her weight

verb

Harass with persistent criticism or carping

verb

Make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful way.

Usage examples:

I used to tease her about being so house-proud

noun

A person who makes fun of someone playfully or unkindly.

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Some think of him as a tease who likes to keep others guessing

verb

Mock or make fun of playfully

adjective

Intended to provoke or make fun of someone in a playful way.

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Teasing comments

verb

Make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful way.

Usage examples:

I used to tease her about being so house-proud

verb

Present participle of tease

Usage examples:

I used to hate being teased about my red hair when i was at school., i was just teasing, i didn't m…