Cachinnation and Cry

Cachinnation

Cachinnation noun - An explosive sound that is a sign of amusement.
Usage example: as is common in some forms of schizophrenia, the patient would often erupt in cachinnation, often at the most inappropriate times

Cry is an antonym for cachinnation.

Cry

Cry noun - A loud vocal expression of strong emotion.

Cachinnation is an antonym for cry.

Nearby Words: crying, cried
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Cry and Cachinnation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cachinnation/cry
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