Boo and Cheer

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Boo

Boo noun - A vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval.
Usage example: the referee's questionable call was greeted with a chorus of boos
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Synonyms for Boo
Cheer is an antonym for boo in topics: sadness, sorrow.
Nearby Words: booed, booing

Cheer

Cheer noun - Enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval.
Usage example: all three movies in the series received cheers from fans of the novels
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Antonyms for Cheer
Boo is an antonym for cheer in topics: applaud, happiness, applause.
Nearby Words: cheerful, cheerless, cheery, cheering, cheerfulness
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  • Wrestling / Ring of Honor Most fans did not know whether to cheer or boo, leaving the Mattamy Athletic Centre almost silent.
    Source: Wrestling / Ring of Honor
  • Failed a Spot Check The TV cameras often try to emulate this with selective viewing angles, although a loud cheer or boo from the arena crowd will usually alert viewers that someone new has just shown up to interfere.
    Source: Failed a Spot Check
  • On at least one occasion, the live audience was told they were "cast members" (insinuating they should cheer and boo the wrestlers the company wanted them to)
    Source: Insistent Terminology / Professional Wrestling
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