catcalling Synonyms
Another word for catcalling
• noun (Context 1)
The act or practice of making loud, unsolicited, and sexually suggestive shouts, whistles, or comments directed at someone passing by in a public place.
"The city launched a public awareness campaign aimed at reducing street harassment and wolf-whistling on public transit."
• verb (Context 2)
To make a loud, unsolicited whistle, shout, or sexually suggestive comment at someone passing by in public (present participle of catcall).
"Several bystanders intervened when they noticed a group of men wolf-whistle pedestrians from the street corner."
• noun (Context 3)
The making of shrill whistles, jeers, or derisive cries to express disapproval of a speaker, performer, or athlete.
"The referee's controversial call was immediately met with loud booing and jeering from the home crowd."
• verb (Context 4)
To shout derisive cries, jeers, or shrill whistles at a performer or speaker in disapproval (present participle of catcall).
"Unhappy fans began jeer from the upper bleachers after the team's third consecutive turnover."
Opposites of catcalling
The opposite of catcalling shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: