gesture - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

Synonyms

• gesture

More generic

• motility
• motion
• move
• movement

More specific

• jab
• jabbing
• mudra
• poke
• poking
• thrust
• thrusting

Noun

something done as an indication of intention

Synonyms

• gesture

More generic

• indicant
• indication

More specific

• beau geste

Noun

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

Synonyms

• gesture
• motion

More generic

• visual communication

More specific

• V sign
• beck
• bow
• bowing
• curtsey
• curtsy
• facial expression
• facial gesture
• flourish
• gesticulation
• high-five
• nod
• obeisance
• previous question
• shrug
• sign
• sign of the cross
• wafture
• wave
• waving

Verb

show, express or direct through movement

Synonyms

• gesticulate
• gesture
• motion

More generic

• communicate
• intercommunicate

More specific

• acclaim
• applaud
• beckon
• bless
• bow
• bow down
• clap
• cross oneself
• exsert
• extend
• hold out
• nod
• put out
• shake
• shrug
• sign
• spat
• stretch forth
• stretch out
• wave
• wink

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