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guffaw Synonyms

Another word for guffaw

Choosing another word for guffaw depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 belly laugh from the back of the room."

Strongest
belly laugh
horselaugh
Strong
chortle
cackle
howl
roar
Weak
laugh

• verb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
chortle
cackle
howl
roar
crack up
laugh
Weak
chuckle

Opposites of guffaw

The opposite of guffaw shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sob
weep
cry
groan
sigh
See all opposites of guffaw

• Nearby Words

guestbook
guesthouse
guff
guffaw
guidable
guidance
guide

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