Synonyms and antonyms of To laugh in American Thesaurus

laugh (verb)

to make the noise with your voice that shows you think something is funny

giggle (verb)

to laugh in a nervous, excited, or silly way that is difficult to control

roar (verb)

informal to laugh very loudly

chuckle (verb)

to laugh quietly, especially in a private or secret way

snicker (verb)

American to laugh quietly at someone you do not respect or at something embarrassing that happens to someone

howl (verb)

to laugh very loudly

snigger (verb)

British to snicker

scoff (verb)

to laugh or say things to show that you think someone or something is stupid or deserves no respect

hoot (verb)

to make a short loud sound when you laugh or criticize something

force a smile/laugh ()

to smile or laugh when you do not really feel like it

bray (verb)

to talk or laugh in a loud annoying way

cackle (verb)

to laugh in a loud, unpleasant, and sometimes unkind way

chortle (verb)

literary to laugh because you are enjoying something

guffaw (verb)

to laugh very loudly

peal (verb)

literary to laugh or speak loudly and happily

titter (verb)

to laugh quietly, especially because you are nervous or embarrassed