Synonyms of jeer

Antonyms of jeer

Collocations of jeer

mocking laughter
Frequency: 70 %

The crowd responded with mocking laughter to the failed attempt.

taunting remarks
Frequency: 60 %

He couldn't help but respond to her taunting remarks with a jeer.

ridiculing tone
Frequency: 55 %

Her ridiculing tone only fueled his jeering response.

derisive comments
Frequency: 50 %

The speaker was met with derisive comments and jeers from the audience.

scoffing attitude
Frequency: 45 %

Despite their scoffing attitude, he remained unfazed by their jeers.

Idiomatic Expressions for jeer

  • Phrase: jeer from the sidelines
    Meaning: to criticize or mock from a position of not actively participating
    Usage: It's easy to jeer from the sidelines, but it takes courage to actually get involved and make a difference.