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gesture  [jes-cher]
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: motion as communication
Synonyms: action, body language, bow, curtsy, expression, genuflection, gesticulation, high sign, indication, intimation, kinesics, mime, nod, pantomime, reminder, salute, shrug, sign, sign language, signal, token, wave, wink
Notes: gesticulate and gesture are based on Latin gerere 'bear, carry, perform' and gesticulation is more exaggerated than a gesture, often involving flailing; originally, a person's gesture was their 'bearing' or the way they 'carried' themselves
Antonyms: speech
Main Entry: gesticulation
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: gesture
Synonyms: action, body language, bow, curtsy, expression, genuflection, high sign, indication, intimation, kinesics, mime, motion, nod, pantomime, reminder, salute, shrug, sign, sign language, signal, token, wave, wink
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Example Sentences
  • There are, though, two criticisms which are harder to shrug off.
  • It is easy to think of other reasons to shrug shoulders.
  • When it comes to your online image, these companies argue that no one can afford to shrug off a slight.
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