Definitions
- Describing a reaction to something funny or amusing. - Referring to a sound made when someone is happy or joyful. - Talking about a social activity that involves making sounds of amusement.
- Describing a loud, harsh, and often unpleasant laugh. - Referring to a sound made by a witch or an evil character in a story. - Talking about a laugh that is mocking or cruel in nature.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve making sounds with the mouth.
- 2Both are reactions to something humorous or amusing.
- 3Both can be used to express joy or happiness.
- 4Both can be used in social situations to connect with others.
- 5Both are associated with positive emotions.
What is the difference?
- 1Tone: Laugh is generally associated with a positive and happy tone, while cackle can have a negative or sinister connotation.
- 2Volume: Cackle is usually louder and more intense than laugh.
- 3Pitch: Cackle is often higher-pitched and more shrill than laugh.
- 4Frequency: Cackle is less common than laugh and is often reserved for specific contexts or characters.
- 5Connotation: Laugh is generally seen as a positive and friendly expression, while cackle can be associated with negativity, mockery, or evil.
Remember this!
Laugh and cackle are both sounds made in response to something humorous or amusing. However, the difference between laugh and cackle is their tone, volume, pitch, frequency, and connotation. A laugh is generally associated with a positive and happy tone, while a cackle can have a negative or sinister connotation. A cackle is usually louder, higher-pitched, and less common than a laugh, and is often reserved for specific contexts or characters.
