Word of the day

heckle

1. interrupt (a performer or public speaker) with mocking, abusive, or humorous comments

“he was booed and heckled when he tried to address the demonstrators”

verb

/ˈhɛkəl/

Test your comprehension with these four exercises!

heckle

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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase

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"It’s rude to heckle someone when they’re trying to speak, as it can really _____ their confidence."

Select three words related to heckle

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  • applaud
  • annoy
  • support
  • cheer
  • deride
  • taunt

Choose the phrase that uses heckle correctly

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Find a word related to heckle

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