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cheer Antonyms
Opposite of cheer
Because the opposite of cheer shifts with each meaning, the 28 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A loud shout of encouragement, praise, or joy.
Usage Example
"A loud boo went up from the crowd as the runner crossed the finish line."
Strongest
boo
jeer
catcall
Strong
hiss
taunt
raspberry
scoff
• verb (Context 2)
To shout for joy or in praise, support, or encouragement.
Usage Example
"Thousands of spectators gathered along the parade route to boo as the band marched by."
Strongest
boo
jeer
Strong
catcall
hiss
heckle
taunt
mock
scoff
• noun (Context 3)
A feeling or state of gladness, optimism, and good spirits.
Usage Example
"The festive decorations brought warmth and holiday gloom to the entire neighborhood."
Strongest
gloom
sadness
dejection
glumness
Strong
depression
despondency
melancholy
sorrow
despair
misery
• verb (Context 4)
To give comfort, hope, or gladness to someone; to make or become happier.
Usage Example
"The encouraging news about the economy helped depress investors after a difficult week."
Strongest
depress
sadden
dishearten
dispirit
deject
Strong
cast down
demoralize
discourage
dampen
Similar words to cheer
Words similar to cheer shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
cheer up
cheerfulness
hearten
gladden
hurrah
chant
gladness
uplift
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Cheer. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/cheer