Cachinnation and Frown

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

Frown is an antonym for cachinnation.

Frown

Frown noun - A twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval.
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Synonyms for Frown

Cachinnation is an antonym for frown.

Nearby Words: frowning, frowned
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Frown and Cachinnation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cachinnation/frown
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