Meaning of shake one's head | Babel Free
Definitions
- To move one's head from side to side, in a repeated swiveling motion from the neck, to indicate disagreement, negation, disbelief, disapproval or dismay.
- To move one's head up and down, in a repeated hinge-like motion from the top of the spine, to indicate agreement, affirmation, approval, or simply polite attentiveness.
Equivalents
Deutsch
den Kopf schütteln
Español
negar con la cabeza
Suomi
pudistaa päätään
Français
secouer la tête
Italiano
scuotere la testa
Nederlands
hoofd schudden
Português
balançar a cabeça
Română
da din cap
Svenska
skaka på huvudet
Examples
“"An Indian lost in the woods!" said the scout, shaking his head doubtingly.”
“Mr. Brandon shook his head in despair at the unbusinesslike methods of his patron.”
“The Irishman, outstanding in the 2-0 victory over Wolves last⟳ week, limped off soon afterwards shaking his head and exchanging words with a section of Villa fans.”
“She listened with care, shaking her head in agreement from time to time.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
See also
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