Antonyms for nodded
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : nod |
| Phonetic Transcription : nÉ’d |
Definition of nodded
Origin :- mid-15c., from nod (v.). Land of Nod "sleep" is a pun on the biblical place name (Gen. iv:16).
- verb gesture with head
- verb fall asleep
- Miss Milbrey nodded encouragement, seeming to chuckle inwardly.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Anger contracted the face of Henry Allister; he nodded gravely.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- "Yes," said George, and he nodded; but his face was red as crimson.
- Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
- "Oh, I'm wise—I'm wise," Aggie nodded, as she hurried out toward her bedroom.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- And then, as the other nodded in assent, she spoke with a compelling kindliness.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- Now, in reply to his father's words, he only nodded a quiet assent.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- He held it in his left hand, and nodded and smiled at it from time to time.
- Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
- All the Indians in the group that had gathered about the Mastodon, nodded at this.
- Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin
- The constable, who knew both the farmer and his wife, nodded familiarly to them.
- Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
- Again Kitty nodded, after looking up at him in alarm when he spoke of the warrant.
- Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
Synonyms for nodded
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