Heckling and Jesting

Heckling

Heckling noun - Shouting to interrupt a speech with which you disagree.

Jesting and heckling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jesting" instead an adjective "Heckling".

Nearby Words: heckle, heckler, heckled

Jesting

Jesting adjective - Marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing.
Usage example: made jesting comments about my need for serious fashion advice
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Heckling and jesting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Heckling" instead an adjective "Jesting".

Nearby Words: jest, jested, jester, jestingly
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