laugh

The word “laugh” has 1 syllable: laugh

It's pronounced as /læf/


What is synonym and antonym for laugh?

In the thesaurus, “laugh” has 11 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for laugh

  • chuckle
  • giggle
  • hoot
  • joke
  • joking
  • laughter
  • riot
  • scream
  • smile
  • sneer
  • snicker

Antonyms for laugh

  • bawl
  • cry
  • downer
  • groan
  • moan
  • sob
  • wail
  • weep

Meanings of laugh

  • noun
    1. An expression of mirth particular to the human species; the sound heard in laughing; laughter.
    2. Something that provokes mirth or scorn.
    3. A fun person.
  • verb
    1. To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and eyes, and usually accompanied by the emission of explosive or chuckling sounds from the chest and throat; to indulge in laughter.
    2. To be or appear cheerful, pleasant, mirthful, lively, or brilliant; to sparkle; to sport.
    3. (followed by "at") To make an object of laughter or ridicule; to make fun of; to deride; to mock.
    4. To affect or influence by means of laughter or ridicule.
    5. To express by, or utter with, laughter.

Example Sentences

  • We all shared a good laugh after hearing his funny story.
  • She couldn't stop laughing at the joke.
  • The comedian made everyone laugh with his witty remarks.
  • I love to hear the sound of a child's laugh.
  • It's important to laugh and enjoy life, even during tough times.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to laugh, such as: bawl, chuckle, cry, downer, giggle, groan, hoot.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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