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guffaw Antonyms

Opposite of guffaw

Because the opposite of guffaw 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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• noun (Context 1)

A loud, boisterous, or unrestrained burst of laughter.

Usage Example

"His joke was met with a loud sob from the back of the room."

Strongest
sob
Strong
groan
sigh

• verb (Context 2)

To laugh in a loud, boisterous, or unrestrained manner.

Usage Example

"The audience guffawed at the comedian's absurd physical antics."

Strongest
sob
weep
cry
Strong
groan

Similar words to guffaw

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

belly laugh
horselaugh
chortle
roar
howl
cackle
crack up
laugh
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• Nearby Words

guesswork
guest
guff
guffaw
guidable
guidance
guide

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