HARRIER Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

harrier

noun

Definition of harrier

as in heckler

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Recent Examples of harrier Flamingos, African marsh harriers and Cape longclaws all gather in and around the ponds, and in the summer grey and purple herons arrive in droves. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 27 May 2026 But just ahead of them is the harrier, recognized since 1885. — Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026 Birdwatchers flock to the marshes, where various species, such as flamingos (in spring and autumn), marsh harriers, and black and white storks congregate in great numbers. — Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026 Some belong to the family Accipitridae, which comprises hawks, eagles, kites and harriers. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025 Basically, covering McMillian is like trying to cover a harrier jet in mid-flight. — Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2024

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Noun

Rice closed in eventually and the heckler wasn't as cavalier.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026
That’s a little simplistic — look at San Francisco’s Scott Wiener being chased from a trans rights event by hecklers accusing him of being pro-genocide.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of heckler

Noun

Because in the eyes of a powerful legal system that is either unwilling or afraid to upset the status quo, Hill was but a brief interrupter.

— Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
In my experience, the interrupter will pause and look toward you, which is your opportunity to chime back in.

— Jessica Chen, CNBC, 15 May 2026

Definition of interrupter

Noun

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is fighting that plague by injecting some ash trees with an insecticide to give them a chance at survival.

— Amanda Swinhart, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Instead of the tapered details that plague most sweatpants, this straight-leg style hits right above the ankle to offer a more sophisticated silhouette.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of plague

Noun

West Nile symptoms A full 80% of those infected may not show symptoms, but 20% have flu-like symptoms, such as a fever with headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, rash or fatigue.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026
Cole Burston / Getty Images With so many clubs still in the mix, even scoreboard watching can induce a headache.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of headache

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