laughs off

verb

present tense third-person singular of laugh off
as in shrugs off

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughs off
  1. shrugs off
  2. plays down
  3. minimizes
  4. discounts
Verb
  • The team shrugs off criticism that the end result was overbudget and overdue.
    — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 20 June 2026
  • Once again, Rodrigo shrugs off concern.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Definition of shrugs off
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  • Even for the Kremlin, which often plays down painful setbacks, the stark reality has become hard to sidestep.
    — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
  • Rhy made some huge plays down the stretch.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Definition of plays down
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  • The standard razor features a moisturizer bar infused with aloe and shea butter, which helps the five sharp blades to glide smoothly over your skin and minimizes irritation.
    — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 5 July 2026
  • These days, some displays use drone shows instead of combustible pyrotechnics, which further minimizes the fire risk.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Definition of minimizes
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  • Since Lululemon rarely discounts its most popular styles, this is one of the best opportunities to stock up before the holiday, and if history is any indication, the best colors and sizes won't stay in stock for long.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • An uncertain company can become a strong investment when the valuation discounts more trouble than eventually occurs.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of discounts
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“Laughs off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughs%20off. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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