laugh at
The phrase "laugh at" can convey amusement, ridicule, or indifference, depending on the context.
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Definition
A2General
(common)To show amusement or find something funny.
Example
- She laughed at the joke.
B1Social Interaction
(common)To mock or make fun of someone or something in a disrespectful way.
Example
- They laughed at his mistakes.
B2Attitude
(common)To show indifference or scorn towards someone or something.
Example
- She laughed at the idea, not believing it could work.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "laugh at":
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