laugh off (Meaning)

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laugh off (v)

deal with a problem by laughing or pretending to be amused by it

No weak antonyms found.

Despite the minor inconvenience, she laughed off the situation and continued with her day.
The politician's attempt to deflect the scandal by laughing it off only served to fuel public anger.
The team's loss was disappointing, but they laughed it off and vowed to come back stronger next season.
The comedian's jokes about his own misfortunes had the audience laughing it off, finding humor in the midst of adversity.
When confronted about the mistake, the employee tried to laugh it off, hoping to downplay the seriousness of the matter.
The child's laughter was contagious, and soon everyone in the room was laughing off the gloomy atmosphere.
The actor's ability to laugh off the awkward moment during the live performance showcased their professionalism and grace under pressure.
The students laughed off the teacher's stern warning, not realizing the gravity of the situation.
Despite the harsh criticism, the artist laughed it off, demonstrating their resilience and determination to continue creating.
The friends laughed off their differences, recognizing that their bond was stronger than any disagreement.

deal with a problem by laughing or pretending to be amused by it

shrug off, undervalue, discount,minimize, underrate, play down, belittle, pooh, regret,diminish

vaunt, crow, swagger, swagger, vapor, blow, crow, vaunt, vapor, boast

Despite the minor inconvenience, she laughed off the situation and continued with her day.

The politician's attempt to deflect the scandal by laughing it off only served to fuel public anger.

The team's loss was disappointing, but they laughed it off and vowed to come back stronger next season.

The comedian's jokes about his own misfortunes had the audience laughing it off, finding humor in the midst of adversity.