Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Jeer”?

Jeer means to mock rudely; to sneer.

• Correct answer - sneer: it has the same meaning as Jeer.
• knock out: to make unconscious - wrong, it does not mean the same as Jeer.
• cheer: to applaud with shouts of joy - wrong, it does not mean the same as Jeer.
• praise: to express admiration - wrong, it does not mean the same as Jeer.