Applause and Jeering

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Applause noun - Enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval.

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Jeering is an antonym for applause.

Jeering noun - Showing your contempt by derision.

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Applause is an antonym for jeering.

Nearby Words: jeer, jeered

She moves from people jeering at her before the speech, to thunderous applause of most of the student body.

Source: Abdicate the Throne

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