Laughing and Wail

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Laughing adjective - Indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor.

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Wail is an antonym for laughing.

Nearby Words: laugh, laughable, laughter, laughed, laughingly

Wail noun - A crying out in grief.

Usage example: a prolonged wail arose from every corner of the city as the victims of the earthquake were unearthed from the rubble

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Laughing is an antonym for wail.

Nearby Words: wailing, wailed

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