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laugh down

vb. 1 (context transitive English) To cause to cease or desist by laughter. 2 (context transitive English) To cause to be given up on account of ridicule.

Usage examples of "laugh down".

Mr Ibbs has got his wind up, we're having a right old laugh down here.

The female, when her risibility is once aroused, can laugh down the hyena or the jackal or the wild-cat.