as in to taunt
to attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults
the players were heckled by disappointed fans
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Recent Examples of heckle
The next month, a fan heckled Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas in Philadelphia, leading to that fan’s banning of a betting site.
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Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
At the Boise Pride Festival in 2024, for instance, Young said counter-protesters who were heckling with an amplified sound device were left alone.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2025
After the game, a Diamondbacks spokesperson told the Arizona Republic that Marte was upset because a fan had heckled him about Elpidia Valdez, who died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 25 June 2025
The vast majority of fans never would think of heckling a player.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
At the Boise Pride Festival in 2024, for instance, Young said counter-protesters who were heckling with an amplified sound device were left alone.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2025
After the game, a Diamondbacks spokesperson told the Arizona Republic that Marte was upset because a fan had heckled him about Elpidia Valdez, who died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 25 June 2025
The vast majority of fans never would think of heckling a player.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heckle
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Sanchez, who has strongly opposed immigration enforcement, taunted ICE agents on Sunday after a farmworker died from injuries sustained from a fall during an immigration enforcement raid on a California cannabis farm.—
Stepheny Price , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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The new film follows five friends who inadvertently cause a deadly car accident and cover it up, when a year later a stalker sends them taunting messages about their crime.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Interestingly, Google is also teasing new offers for the Pixel 10.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The ending might seem pleasingly final, but watch for a predictable and quite unnecessary post-credits sting that sets up the Fantastic Four’s return with a cliffhanger and teases the return of a very familiar character.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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He was previously mocked on social media during a loss to Austin Peay in November, when the Fox College Hoops broadcast showed Clark sitting in the stands.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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But their identities — and the speculative affair — became fodder for millions online, from memes mocking the encounter to serious debate over HR violations.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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“Heckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heckle. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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