Definitions

laugh

[laf] / læf /

VERB

express mirth, happiness, etc. with sound

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chuckle giggle grin howl roar scream shriek snicker snort whoop

STRONG

burst cachinnate chortle convulsed crack up crow fracture guffaw titter

WEAK

be in stitches break up die laughing roll in the aisles split one's sides

Antonyms

WEAK

cry

NOUN

audible expression of amusement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

laughter

WEAK

amusement cachinnation cackle chortle chuckle chuckling crow fit giggle giggling glee guffaw hilarity howling merriment mirth peal rejoicing roar shout shriek snicker snigger snort titter yuck

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cry

Example Sentences

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He squinted and wiggled and stuck his tongue out, and they all laughed.

From Literature

O’Shea, making his Olympic debut at 34, laughed as he clarified Chock, 33, is younger than him.

From Los Angeles Times

"He said I couldn't wait to get my card out," laughs Moss about dismissing his former pupil after switching careers.

From BBC

He trusts his naif with more agency, and so “Pillion” is freer to play its insults for laughs.

From Los Angeles Times

"You know that's something I'm not going to tell you," he laughed.

From BBC