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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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The doll "only makes me laugh", she added.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Speaking to broadcasters during a visit to Grangemouth on Tuesday, he added that he did not know "whether to laugh or whether to be angry" about the fake ads.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The younger me would probably laugh at this letter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

So this is a selection of my favorite songs that will make you blush, but also make you laugh and dance.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Both Archers jumped away from the spinning wheel, then relaxed when Grandma started to laugh.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

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