Opposite of to move up and down repeatedly
“My father's response was to look up and shake his head disapprovingly as if I had breached some code of conduct.”
Opposite of to approve, affirm or agree with a nod
“He would disagree with every statement and interject at every given opportunity.”
Opposite of to greet or acknowledge someone with a nod
“He would farewell his mother with a hug and kiss, and then flag down a taxi for her.”
(nod off) Opposite of to fall asleep
“Terra slowly fell to sleep only to awaken when someone started shaking her.”
Opposite of plural for an up-and-down movement, single or repeated
“It was impossible to tell what Pevisa meant to convey by a sniff and one brief shake of his head.”
Opposite of plural for an affirmation or approval in the form of a nod, sometimes figuratively
“Much to the president's surprise and dismay, the moderators publically gave their disapproval for the possibility of a third term.”
Opposite of plural for a greeting in the form of a nod (of the head)
“We would give each other a farewell and then go our separate ways.”
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