Heckle and Pester

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Heckle

Heckle verb - To attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults.
Usage example: a controversial player who was constantly heckled by the fans
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Pester is a synonym for heckle in jeer topic. In some cases you can use "Pester" instead a verb "Heckle", when it comes to topics like badger.
Nearby Words: heckler, heckling, heckled, heck

Pester

Pester verb - To thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation.
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Heckle is a synonym for pester in badger topic. You can use "Heckle" instead a verb "Pester".
Nearby Word: pestering

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someone heckle someone pester someone
cast heckle cast pester cast
crew heckle crew pester crew

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  • Overly Long Gag PLEASE DO NOT annoy, torment, pester, plague, molest, worry, badger, harry, harass, heckle, persecute, irk, bullyrag, vex, disquiet, grate, beset, bother, tease, nettle, tantalize, or ruffle the animals.
    Source: Overly Long Gag
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