shrug

[shruhg] / ʃrʌg /

NOUN

gesticulation

Synonyms

STRONG

action bow curtsy expression genuflection indication intimation mime motion nod pantomime reminder salute sign signal token wave wink

WEAK

body language high sign kinesics sign language

Antonyms

STRONG

repose rest

NOUN

gesture

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action body language expression indication nod reminder salute sign signal token

STRONG

bow curtsy genuflection gesticulation intimation mime pantomime wave wink

WEAK

high sign kinesics sign language

Antonyms

WEAK

speech

VERB

jerk

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bounce bump fling flop hurtle jolt lug snatch thrust tug twitch wiggle wrench wriggle wring yank

STRONG

dance flick flip grab hook pluck pull quake quiver seize shiver sling snag throw tweak vellicate whisk wrest

Antonyms

STRONG

be still

Example Sentences

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“That’s what I do,” Misiorowski said with a shrug.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Up until those moments, Scotland were in mortal danger of being sent on their way with a collective shrug from the Tartan Army, a goodbye and good riddance message as they prepared for departure.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Even with the U.S.’s domestic supplies of energy, it can’t shrug off higher oil prices forever.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

“Just bang-bang plays,” James said at his locker, with a shrug.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Sinchi, who spoke the language, gave a casual shrug.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

shrug

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