Heckle and Harass

Heckle

Heckle verb - To attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults.
Usage example: a controversial player who was constantly heckled by the fans

Harass is a synonym for heckle in tease topic. In some cases you can use "Harass" instead a verb "Heckle", when it comes to topics like bait, jeer.

Nearby Words: heckler, heckling, heckled, heck

Harass

Harass verb - To use up all the physical energy of.

Heckle is a synonym for harass in tease topic. You can use "Heckle" instead a verb "Harass", if it concerns topics such as bait, badger.

Nearby Words: harassed, harassing, harassment

Common collocations

character heckle character harass character
someone heckle someone harass someone
cast heckle cast harass cast
guests heckle guests harass guests
Other words: opponents, members.
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