jeer
verb (used without object)
to speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely.
Example Sentences
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Blume's speech was repeatedly interrupted by jeering and whistling, a person present at the meeting told AFP, and workers held aloft signs saying: "Don't balance your books with our jobs".
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
“This is a family town,” the arresting officer tells jeering onlookers as he and the two others handcuff Gamble.
From Slate ● May 4, 2026
Whether we consume their content as genuine fans or jeering critics, we’re still offering up our engagement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026
Current protesters should emulate that dignity and power, not fall into formless jeering and harassment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
Ralph longed to return to the inn, but he knew that even if he found a way to get there, he could never face the jeering little relatives.
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
