Antonyms for cheers


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : cheer
Phonetic Transcription : tʃɪər


Definition of cheers

Origin :
  • salute or toast when taking a drink, British, 1919, from plural of cheer (also cf. cheerio). Earlier it is recorded as a shout of support or encouragement (1720).
  • noun happiness
  • noun applause, supportive yell
  • verb make someone feel happier
  • verb encourage in activity
Example sentences :
  • The chairman rose to propose the toast of the evening, and was received with cheers.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Groans and cheers were mingled, and his voice at first was drowned by the din.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • I love it because it is rich and beautiful, and so cheers my heart and soul.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • The crowd gave three cheers, which I considered as a proof I was not so very wrong.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • We were answered first with three cheers, after which we heard their story.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • The Great Eastern was dressed, three cheers were given, and a salute was fired.
  • Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
  • The students greeted her with three cheers as she came on the stage.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Victor Hugo finished his speech in the midst of applause and cheers.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • By this time the cheers had become general and the conversation broke off.
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling
  • But I soon got used to it, and I thoroughly enjoyed the cheers.
  • Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole

Synonyms for cheers

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