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as in giggled
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
everyone laughed when the clown dramatically slipped and fell
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as in smiled
to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions
you're going to try out for the football team? Don't make me laugh!
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“Laughed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughed. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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