Antonyms for nod

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : nod

Phonetic Transcription : nɒd

Definition of nod

Origin : "to quickly bow the head," late 14c., of unknown origin, probably an Old English word, but not recorded; perhaps related to Old High German hnoton "to shake," from Proto-Germanic *khnudojanan. Meaning "to drift in and out of consciousness while on drugs" is attested from 1968. Related: Nodded; nodding. A nodding acquaintance (1711) is one you know just well enough to greet with a nod.

noun gesture of the head
verb gesture with head
verb fall asleep

Example sentences :

With a nod and a smile, Aspasia said, "Continue the music, I pray you."
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

Wanhope assented to the question referred to him with a nod.
Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various

All that saved her now was the nod of the Judge's head—both had the giving of life and death.
Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith

A nod from the water seller told that I had reached the end of the journey.
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

The man by his nod seemed to show he understood what was afoot.
Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler

Every one looked at her, and I saw the girls nudge each other and nod in her direction.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

Cornish had known her long enough to permit himself to nod and say nothing.
Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman

Beside, does the conduct of beings of a higher order depend upon my nod?
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

At a nod from Mrs. Effie I directed the laying out of these.
Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson

He stepped back at Henning's nod, to be replaced by another officer.
Extract from : « The Outbreak of Peace » by Horace Brown Fyfe

Synonyms for nod

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