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booed

/buːd/

Meanings
verb
To shout extended boos derisively.

Examples :

"When he took the podium, the crowd booed."
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Related Words

Illustration derision

derision noun

/dɪˈɹɪʒən/

Act of treating with disdain.

"His suggestion to skip the homework was met with laughter and derision by the teacher. "

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extended verb

/ɛkˈstɛndɪd/

To increase in extent.

"The library extended its hours until 9 PM to accommodate students studying for exams. "

Illustration crowd

crowd noun

/kɹaʊd/

A group of people congregated or collected into a close body without order.

"After the movie let out, a crowd of people pushed through the exit doors."

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shout noun

/ʃaʊt/ /ʃʌʊt/

A loud burst of voice or voices; a violent and sudden outcry, especially that of a multitude expressing joy, triumph, exultation, anger, or animated courage.

"The crowd's shout of joy erupted when the team scored the winning goal. "

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protesters noun

/ˈpɹoʊˌtɛstəz/ /ˈpɹoʊˌtɛstɚz/

One who protests, either singly or in a public display of group feeling.

"The protesters thronged Trafalgar Square and sang anti-war songs."

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senator noun

/ˈsɛn.ə.tə/ /ˈsɛn.ə.tɚ/

A member, normally elected, in the house or chamber of a legislature called a senate. The legislatures of the United States and Canada have senators.

"The senator spoke at the school assembly about the importance of civic duty. "

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loudly adverb

/ˈlaʊdli/

In a loud manner; at a high volume.

"He spoke loudly so that his brother could hear him from across the street."

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when noun

/ʍɛn/ /wɛn/

The time at which something happens.

"A good article will cover the who, the what, the when, the where, the why and the how."

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boos noun

/buːz/

A derisive shout made to indicate disapproval.

"The comedian was met with boos after his joke fell flat. "

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derisively adverb

/dɪˈɹaɪsɪvli/

In a derisive manner; demeaningly, mockingly.

"The teacher spoke derisively about the student's project, implying it was completely worthless. "

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visiting verb

/ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

To habitually go to (someone in distress, sickness etc.) to comfort them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)

""For months, she was visiting her elderly neighbor, bringing meals and offering company as he recovered from surgery." "

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podium noun

/ˈpəʊ.dɪi.ʌm/

A platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit.

"The school orchestra's conductor stood on the podium to give her instructions. "