laugh

/læf/
verb
  1. To make sounds and movements of the face and body that show you think something is funny or amusing.
    • She couldn't stop laughing at the puppy's silly tricks.
    • The joke made everyone laugh loudly.
    • He laughed so hard that tears ran down his cheeks.
  2. To express amusement, joy, or scorn through laughter.
    • They laughed with delight when they saw the surprise party.
    • Don't laugh at people who make mistakes; help them instead.
    • The audience laughed at the comedian's clever wordplay.
Antonyms
noun
  1. The act or sound of laughing.
    • He has a deep, hearty laugh that fills the room.
    • I heard a loud laugh from the next room.
    • Her laugh was warm and contagious.
  2. An instance of laughing; a short burst of laughter.
    • He gave a nervous laugh and looked away.
    • That story was worth a good laugh.
    • She let out a quick laugh at the unexpected comment.