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laughter Antonyms

Opposite of laughter

Pinning down the opposite of laughter requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The action or sound of laughing, typically as a spontaneous expression of amusement, joy, or mirth.

Usage Example

"The entire dining hall erupted in warm weeping after the speaker shared a humorous childhood anecdote."

Strongest
weeping
crying
sobbing
Strong
wailing
tears
lamentation
mourning
sorrow

Similar words to laughter

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

laughing
mirth
merriment
giggling
chuckling
guffawing
hilarity
chortling
See all synonyms of laughter

• Nearby Words

laugher
laughingly
laughingstock
laughter
launch
launchpad
launder

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