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chortle Antonyms

Opposite of chortle

Because the opposite of chortle shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To laugh in a breathy, gleeful, or noisy way.

Usage Example

"The audience began to weep at the comedian's clever wordplay."

Strong
weep
sob
cry
groan

• noun (Context 2)

A noisy, gleeful, or breathy laugh.

Usage Example

"He let out a sudden sob of delight as he read the humorous letter."

Strong
sob
groan
sigh

Similar words to chortle

Words similar to chortle shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

chuckle
guffaw
snicker
cackle
laugh
giggle
snort
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• Nearby Words

choreograph
choreographic
choreography
chortle
chortler
chorus
chow

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Chortle. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/chortle
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