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LAUGH Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word laugh. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word laugh. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for LAUGH

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joke
nounn
noun

• a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

• activity characterized by good humor

• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

• a triviality not to be taken seriously

verb

• tell a joke; speak humorously

• act in a funny or teasing way

cachinnation
nounn
noun

• loud convulsive laughter

cackle
verbv
noun

• the sound made by a hen after laying an egg

• noisy talk

• a loud laugh suggestive of a hen's cackle

verb

• talk or utter in a cackling manner

• squawk shrilly and loudly, characteristic of hens

• make a noise characteristic of a goose

• emit a loud, unpleasant kind of laughing

chortle
verbv
noun

• a soft partly suppressed laugh

verb

• laugh quietly or with restraint

chuckle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a soft partly suppressed laugh

verb

• laugh quietly or with restraint

gag
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

• restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting

verb

• prevent from speaking out

• be too tight; rub or press

• tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them

• make jokes or quips

• struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake

• cause to retch or choke

• make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit

giggle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a foolish or nervous laugh

verb

• laugh nervously

guffaw
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a burst of deep loud hearty laughter

verb

• laugh boisterously

jape
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

jest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

• activity characterized by good humor

verb

• tell a joke; speak humorously

• act in a funny or teasing way

laughter
nounn
noun

• the sound of laughing

• the activity of laughing; the manifestation of joy or mirth or scorn

snicker
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a disrespectful laugh

verb

• laugh quietly

snigger
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a disrespectful laugh

verb

• laugh quietly

titter
verbv
noun

• a nervous restrained laugh

verb

• laugh nervously

express joy
verb

• produce laughter

express mirth
verb

• produce laughter

Best Hypernyms For LAUGH

Here is a list of related hypernyms for laugh, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
humor humour utterance vocalization wit witticism wittiness
Phrases (4)
express emotionexpress feelingsfacial expressionfacial gesture

Alternatives for JOKE

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