Cheer and Jeer

Opposite meaning words

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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Jeer is an antonym for cheer in applaud topic.

Jeer noun - A vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval.

Usage example: ignored the jeers of the other team's fans and just focused on making her free throw shot

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Cheer is an antonym for jeer in mock topic.

Nearby Words: jeering, jeered

massive	massive cheer	massive jeer
ugly	ugly cheer	ugly jeer

cheer time

jeer time

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