word
Jeering
JEE-rihng
/ˈdʒiːrɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
jeering
Dictionary meaning
Abusing vocally.
Examples
- The jeering crowd attempted to make the visiting team feel uneasy.
- The jeering of the critics did not stop us.
Synonyms: derisive
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