laughed off

verb

Definition of laughed offnext
past tense of laugh off
as in shrugged off

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laughed off
  1. minimized
  2. undervalued
  3. diminished
  4. belittled
Verb
  • When a newer female professional receives guidance from an accomplished woman in that industry, obstacles can be minimized and doors can begin to open.
    Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Intensive predator control programs have minimized the impact of invasive species, and the establishment of predator-free sanctuaries provides safe environments for breeding and raising chicks.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of minimized
Verb
  • Many workers—particularly in remote or hybrid roles—report feeling undervalued and overworked, often without clear paths for growth.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Such practices foster disengagement and leave artists undervalued.
    Andrew Bird, Baltimore Sun, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of undervalued
Verb
  • Recession fears have diminished, inflation is trending back toward 2 percent, and the labor market has rebalanced, but remains strong.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The theme of running recurred, as did moments of isolation, with Abraham appearing preoccupied and diminished, unable to fully participate as the others moved around him.
    Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of diminished
Verb
  • When challenged publicly, critics are belittled and shunned.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
  • In June 2020, Mattis was belittled for having publicly condemned the use of active-duty military forces against people protesting the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
    Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2022
Definition of belittled
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Thesaurus Entries Near laughed off

laughed (at)

laughed off

laugher

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