Chortle and Cry

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Chortle noun - An explosive sound that is a sign of amusement.

Usage example: the joke provoked a sudden chortle from a bystander

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Cry is an antonym for chortle.

Nearby Words: chortling, chortled

Cry noun - A loud vocal expression of strong emotion.

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Chortle is an antonym for cry in weep topic.

Nearby Words: crying, cried

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Cry and Chortle. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/chortle/cry

Chortle & Cry. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/chortle/cry>.

Cry or Chortle. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/chortle/cry.

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