Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
A few boys at the back began to heckle the speaker during the debate on school uniforms.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Jeer
As used in the sentence, heckle means to shout rude remarks at a speaker or performer to disturb them. Its synonym is jeer. Example: Some fans began to heckle the comedian when his jokes fell flat.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Applaud | to clap to show approval (the opposite of heckle) | The parents rose to applaud the little dancers. |
| (2) Jeer (answer) | to shout or laugh at someone in a rude, mocking way (same as heckle) | The crowd started to jeer when the umpire gave a doubtful decision. |
| (3) Mimic | to copy the way someone speaks or moves (copying, not shouting someone down) | Arjun can mimic the voice of every film star. |
| (4) Ignore | to pay no attention to someone or something | Nisha chose to ignore the silly messages in the class group. |
| Synonyms of heckle: jeer, taunt, barrack, boo Antonyms of heckle: applaud, cheer, praise |