Synonyms for

Booed

Verb / bu:d / Another word for booed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to shout disapprovingly or mockingly at someone or something

Synonyms & similar words

hiss boo applaud hissed jeered catcalled mocked ridiculed taunted heckled scorned derided insulted scoffed belittled disparaged objected condemned denounced criticized reviled reproved rebuked

Example sentences

  1. The crowd booed the losing team as they left the field.
  2. She was booed off the stage after forgetting the lyrics to her song.
  3. The politician was booed during his speech for his controversial statements.
  4. The audience booed the bad comedy act.
  5. The children booed the mean character in the play.

Quotes

  • "I'd rather be booed than not noticed at all." - Julia Roberts
  • "I don't mind being booed. I've been booed before. It's not like I'm going to cry." - LeBron James
  • "I don't get booed very often. I'm usually the person people like." - Ryan Lochte

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