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gesticulation

noun

/dʒɛˌstɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

Meaning

a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize speech

His speech was full of passionate gesticulations.

gesture, motion, sign, signal

silence, stillness

wild gesticulation, passionate gesticulation, angry gesticulation

Conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness.

the act of washing oneself, often for religious purposes

armed conflict between different countries or groups; the activity of fighting a war

a person's child or children; an animal's young

Scattered pieces of rubbish or remains.

A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.