nod

Inflections of 'nod' (v): (⇒ conjugate)

nod
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Sense: Noun: bow

Synonyms:

bow , dip , bob , inclination, duck

Antonyms:

shake , headshake, shake of the head

Sense: Noun: approval - usually preceded by 'the'

Synonyms:

approval , permission , the OK (informal), the okay (informal), the green light, the thumbs up, the go-ahead (informal), say-so

Antonyms:

denial , rejection , refusal , disapproval

Sense: Noun: signal

Synonyms:

signal , cue , sign , indication, motion , gesture , prompt

Sense: Verb: incline

Synonyms:

bob , bow , dip , incline, duck , incline your head

Antonyms:

shake your head, disagree , deny , refuse , disapprove

Sense: Verb: signal

Synonyms:

signal , motion , gesture , indicate, cue

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