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cackling

The word “cackling” has 2 syllables: cac-kling

It's pronounced as /ˈkæk.lɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for cackling?

In the thesaurus, “cackling” has 69 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for cackling along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for cackling

Antonyms for cackling

  • bawling
  • bleating
  • blubbering
  • crying
  • groaning
  • howling
  • moaning
  • puling
  • sighing
  • sniffling
  • sniveling
  • snivelling
  • sobbing
  • squalling
  • wailing
  • weeping
  • whimpering
  • whining
  • yowling

Meanings of cackling

  • verb
    1. To make a sharp, broken noise or cry, as a hen or goose does.
    2. To laugh with a broken sound similar to a hen's cry.
    3. To talk in a silly manner; to prattle.
  • noun
    1. A sound that cackles.

Example Sentences

  • The witch stirred her cauldron, cackling as the potion bubbled with enchantment.
  • In the eerie night, a group of hyenas could be heard cackling in the distance.
  • As the wicked queen plotted her revenge, her laughter echoed through the castle, cackling with malice.
  • The old storyteller entertained the children with tales of mischievous fairies and their cackling antics.
  • Amidst the carnival atmosphere, a clown wearing a painted grin was seen cackling while juggling colorful balls.

On this page you'll find 88 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cackling, such as: babble, babbling, bawling, blabbing, blather, bleating, blowing smoke.

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