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 first time I got laughs was when I was about 12.

From The Wall Street Journal

“There’s a little bit of hoarding mentality,” Piller laughed, “but I use it!”

From Los Angeles Times

"I will be the most happy man in the world," he says, and laughs.

From BBC

“People kind of laugh. They take pictures of it,” said Sgt.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It depends what day it is,” she said, laughing gently.

From Los Angeles Times