provoke laughter

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to cause a reaction of laughter

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Examples (10)

  • 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.