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| beau geste |
fine gesture (French); a noble, gracious gesture. [2 definitions] |
| beck |
a gesture of beckoning; summons. |
| beckon |
to signal to come, esp. with a gesture. [1/3 definitions] |
| clap |
to strike (a person) lightly or sportively with an open hand, as a gesture of greeting or approval. [1/11 definitions] |
| crouch |
to lower one's body as a servile gesture; cringe. [1/4 definitions] |
| curtsy |
a formal gesture of respect, made by girls and women, in which the body is lowered slightly by bending the knees while, often, one foot extends behind the other; counterpart of a bow by boys and men. [1/2 definitions] |
| endearment |
a loving or affectionate act, word, or gesture. [1/2 definitions] |
| expressive |
full of expression, as a remark or gesture. [1/3 definitions] |
| fatuity |
a stupid or foolish act, gesture, utterance, or attitude. [1/2 definitions] |
| gesture |
to make a gesture or gestures. [2/4 definitions] |
| language |
a nonverbal means of communication such as gesture or mathematical symbols; any means of communication. [1/5 definitions] |
| motion |
an expressive movement of the body, often to communicate meaning; gesture. [3/8 definitions] |
| negative |
a statement, action, or gesture indicating opposition or denial. [1/14 definitions] |
| nod |
a nodding gesture, as in approval or the like. [1/7 definitions] |
| obeisance |
a gesture of the body, such as a bow, made to indicate respect or submission. [1/2 definitions] |
| overplay |
to exaggerate (something) when translating it into gesture or behavior; overact. [1/2 definitions] |
| overture |
an opening gesture, as for initiating a relationship or other interaction. [1/4 definitions] |
| Parthian shot |
an unfriendly or sharp remark or gesture made as one departs; parting shot. |
| perseveration |
the pathological continuation or repetition of an action, gesture, or expression, such as a word or phrase. [1/2 definitions] |
| protest |
a gesture or formal action by a person, or esp. a group, as a public display of objection or dissent. [1/7 definitions] |
| reciprocate |
to make an effort, gesture, or gift in return for something done for one. [1/4 definitions] |
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