Choose the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Heckle

Guard

The most appropriate antonym of the word heckle is guard.

• Heckle means to interrupt or disturb someone, especially a speaker, with questions, jibes, or other comments.
• Guard means to protect or watch over someone or something.

The other words do not have the same meaning as heckle and are therefore not antonyms.

• Bully means to intimidate or threaten someone, especially a weaker person.
• Pester means to annoy or bother someone repeatedly.
• Ridicule means to make fun of someone or something in a way that is intended to be hurtful or embarrassing.