Synonyms and antonyms of To laugh in British 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

titter (verb)

to laugh quietly, especially because you are nervous or embarrassed

howl (verb)

to laugh very loudly

snigger (verb)

British to laugh quietly, especially at something that is rude or at something unpleasant that has happened to someone

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

snicker (verb)

American to snigger