Contempt and Laughter

Contempt

Contempt noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.

Laughter and contempt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Laughter" instead a noun "Contempt".

Laughter

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

Contempt and laughter are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contempt" instead a noun "Laughter".

Nearby Words: laugh, laughing

How words are described

endless endless contempt endless laughter
genuine genuine contempt genuine laughter
actual actual contempt actual laughter
real real contempt real laughter
Other adjectives: constant, massive, great, bitter, cold, occasional, mocking, sadistic.
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