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nod

verb
/nɒd/

Meaning

to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment
to move your head up and down, especially to show agreement or understanding

Example Sentences

She nodded in agreement with the proposal.

She nodded in agreement with the proposal.

Synonyms

agree, acknowledge, approve, confirm, shake, tilt, bow
Entry 1
agree, acknowledge, approve, confirm
Entry 2
shake, tilt, bow

Antonyms

shake, disagree, deny, shake head
Entry 1
shake, disagree, deny
Entry 2
shake head, disagree

Collocations

nod agreement, nod slowly, nod approvingly, nod politely, nod understanding, nod in agreement, nod your head, nod yes
Entry 1
nod agreement, nod slowly, nod approvingly, nod politely, nod understanding
Entry 2
nod in agreement, nod your head, nod yes

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