Outlaugh
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Outlaugh is a verb meaning (transitive) To ridicule or laugh someone out of a purpose, principle, etc.; laugh down; discourage or put out of countenance by laughing.
Meaning
(transitive) To ridicule or laugh someone out of a purpose, principle, etc.; laugh down; discourage or put out of countenance by laughing.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To laugh louder than, surpass in laughing.
Example Sentences
His apprehensions of being outlaughed will force him to continue in a restless obscurity. - Franklin
At his father's quick guffaw he jumped back, trying to outlaugh him. "Mamma, did you hear what I said, Mamma?" Boardman felt his side. "My boy, that's a good one."
Word Forms
- outlaughs
- outlaughing
- outlaughed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overslaugh, ridicule, ridiculise, break up, dishumour, debunk.
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