provoke laughter
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to cause a reaction of laughter
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- The joke provoked laughter from all of them.
- His absurd remarks rarely failed to provoke laughter among the audience.
- Her playful teasing often provokes laughter even from the most serious individuals.
- The clown's antics were designed to provoke loud laughter from the children.
- It's impressive how he can provoke spontaneous laughter with just a simple gesture.
- The unexpected twist in the story really provoked widespread laughter in the theater.
- Sometimes, a nervous situation can ironically provoke awkward laughter.
- The speaker managed to provoke hearty laughter with his self-deprecating humor.
- Despite the tension, her comment was enough to provoke a brief burst of laughter.
- Their witty banter always seems to provoke joyful laughter from everyone present.