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Barracking (Noun)

Meaning

Shouting to interrupt a speech with which you disagree.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The politician's opponent was warned for barracking during the debate, repeatedly shouting over the speaker to make his own points.
  • Barracking from the audience made it difficult for the lecturer to continue her presentation on the contentious issue.
  • Several protesters were ejected from the rally for barracking the keynote speaker, who was advocating a position they passionately disagreed with.
  • The town hall meeting descended into chaos as members of the audience began barracking the mayor, shouting down his attempts to explain the new policy.
  • The debater was penalized for barracking when she interrupted her opponent during a speech, shouting out accusations of dishonesty.

Synonyms

  • Heckling

Hypernyms

  • Gap
  • Break
  • Disruption
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