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 10 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for cackling

  • chattering
  • chatting
  • chortle
  • chuckling
  • conversing
  • giggle
  • giggling
  • laughing
  • screaming
  • talking

Antonyms for cackling

  • bawling
  • blubbering
  • crying
  • howling
  • sobbing
  • wailing
  • weeping

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 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cackling, such as: bawling, blubbering, chattering, chatting, chortle, chuckling, conversing.

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