Cachinnation and Moan

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

Moan is an antonym for cachinnation.

Moan

Moan noun - A long low sound indicating pain or grief.

Cachinnation is an antonym for moan.

Nearby Words: moaned, moaning, moaner
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Moan and Cachinnation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cachinnation/moan
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Moan or Cachinnation. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cachinnation/moan.
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