jeerer

One who taunts

A jeerer is someone who mocks or taunts, directing scornful or derisive remarks at a target: The jeerers in the crowd hurled insults at the losing team.

The word implies vocal, public ridicule rather than private criticism.

heckler

heckler

One who taunts performers

derider · scorner · sneerer · barracker · detractor · disparager · critic · naysayer · antagonist · provoker

behavior

heckling

Hostile audience interruption

scoffing · sneering · derision · booing · catcalling · barracking · razzing · goading · needling · ribbing

expression

taunt

Insulting provocation

  • gibeScornful teasing remark
  • jibeAgree or correspond
  • barbBackward-pointing spike

sneer · insult · catcall · boo · raspberry · quip · put-down · dig · crack · wisecrack

Categories
Opposites
supportiveness

jeerersupporter

One who backs another

cheerer · encourager · applauder · fan · booster

respect

jeereradmirer

One who esteems another

praiser · eulogist · flatterer · complimenter · respecter

emotional intent

jeereradmirer

One who esteems another

praiser · flatterer · complimenter · exalter · eulogizer

Family

jeer, jeering, jeers, jeered, jeeringly, jeerers

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G