Heckling (Noun)
Meaning
Shouting to interrupt a speech with which you disagree.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The politician struggled to maintain her composure as she faced intense heckling from the crowd of protesters.
- The comedian was prepared for heckling from the rowdy audience, but nothing could have prepared him for the vicious insults.
- The speaker's message was drowned out by the loud heckling of the opposing group, who refused to let her finish her speech.
- The activist was arrested for heckling the government official during a public forum, sparking outrage among her supporters.
- The debate quickly descended into chaos as both sides engaged in loud heckling, making it impossible for the moderator to restore order.