STIFLE A LAUGH

Definition: To hold back or suppress a laugh, usually due to a desire not to offend or disrupt a serious or formal situation.

Synonyms: Suppress Chuckle, Quell Giggle, Curb Snicker, Halt Chortle, Repress Guffaw

Usage Examples in Sentences

During the solemn ceremony, Tom had to stifle a laugh as his friend's phone rang loudly with a funny ringtone.

Emily tried to stifle a laugh as her little brother attempted to impersonate a robot.

The teacher had to stifle a laugh when a student accidentally wore mismatched shoes to class.

In the library, Alex had to stifle a laugh when his friend's sneeze echoed loudly.

As the magician's rabbit hopped away unexpectedly, the audience had to stifle a collective laugh.

During the movie's intense scene, Jenny had to stifle a laugh at her brother's exaggerated gasp.

During the tense game, the soccer player had to stifle a laugh when a bird swooped down and stole the ball.

As the professor shared his corny joke, Maria had to stifle a laugh to maintain the class's serious atmosphere.

Jake had to stifle a laugh when his clumsy friend tripped over the stage during the important theater performance.

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It was hard for her to stifle a laugh while listening to his terrible joke.

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They managed to stifle a laugh as the speaker stumbled over his words.

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Despite her best efforts, she failed to stifle a laugh at his clumsy dance moves.

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The tension in the room made it difficult to stifle a laugh, but she managed to keep it in.

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She bit her lip to stifle a laugh at the unintentional pun in his speech.

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Trying to stifle a laugh, she turned away to hide her amusement.

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In an attempt to stifle a laugh, he pretended to cough.

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I tried to stifle a laugh when the comedian told a not-so-funny joke.

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Trying to stifle a laugh during the solemn ceremony was challenging.

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As he stumbled on his words, I had to stifle a laugh to avoid embarrassing him.

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During the interview, I had to stifle a laugh at his unexpected answer.

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She always tries to stifle a laugh during our team meetings.

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Trying to stifle a laugh, she glanced at her friend across the room.

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Despite his efforts, he failed to stifle a laugh during the serious discussion.

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During the emotional scene, she had to stifle a laugh to avoid disrupting filming.

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He managed to stifle a laugh as his boss delivered the strict directives.