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shrug

verb
/ʃrʌɡ/

Meaning

To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.

Example Sentences

He shrugged when asked about the missing file.

Example Expressions

shrug off

Synonyms

dismiss, disregard, ignore, downplay

Antonyms

acknowledge, accept, emphasize

Collocations

shrug shoulders, shrug indifferently, shrug off criticism, shrug casually

Related Vocabularies

to recede, decline, or lessen gradually, often referring to the tide or emotions
To be greater in influence, weight, or number.
to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place
To disturb or make someone feel anxious or uneasy.
to officially accept, agree to, or allow something
to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated

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