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heckled

Pronunciation: [ˈhɛkəld]

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Learn how to use heckled in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “performance”

(verb) to interrupt someone, usually a performer or speaker, by shouting comments or asking questions. It often happens when people want to show they disagree or want to be funny, but it can be rude.

Example

The audience laughed when the comedian was heckled, but he handled it like a pro.

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The speaker found it very difficult to continue after being heckled by the crowd.

Example

Have you ever seen someone heckled during a show?

Context: “debate”

(verb) to challenge someone aggressively while they are speaking. This can happen in debates or discussions, where one person tries to put down another's point of view.

Example

During the debate, the candidate was heckled, but he kept his cool.

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The heckling during the debate made it hard to hear the important points.

Example

Is it common to see politicians get heckled during their speeches?

How to pronounce heckled

Pronunciation: [ˈhɛkəld]

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