Cachinnation and Grimace
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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
Grimace is an antonym for cachinnation.
Grimace
Grimace noun - A twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval.
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Synonyms for Grimace
Cachinnation is an antonym for grimace.
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