heckle
/ˈhɛkəl/verb
High School
1
To question harshly in an attempt to find or reveal weaknesses.
2
To insult, tease, make fun of or badger, especially during a comedy performance.
3
To prepare (flax) for spinning, using special combs called hackles.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing