Jeer
/dʒɪr/
To make fun of someone in a hurtful way, like laughing at them when they trip or make a mistake.
Examples
- Some kids jeer at others when they miss a goal in soccer practice.
- When Jake tripped on the playground, a few classmates started to jeer at him.
- It’s not nice to jeer at someone just because they are different or make mistakes.
Synonyms
mock
ridicule
taunt
sneer
laugh at
Antonyms
cheer
support
encourage
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