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Nodding

verb
/ˈnɒdɪŋ/
Word Frequency: 2.4

Definitions

1.verbTo incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
2.verbTo briefly incline the head downwards as a cursory greeting.
3.verbTo sway, move up and down.
4.verbTo gradually fall asleep.
5.verbTo signify by a nod.
"They nodded their assent."
6.verbTo make a mistake by being temporarily inattentive or tired
7.verbTo head; to strike the ball with one's head.
"Jones nods the ball back to his goalkeeper."
8.verbTo allude to something.
9.verbTo fall asleep while under the influence of opiates.
10.nounThe act by which one nods.
11.adjectiveHaving the flower facing downwards.

Synonyms

droopingpendulousnappingdrowsingdozyasleepdozingdrowsyunerectcernuousdippingbowing

Rhymes With

ploddingmaraudingproddingsoddinglaudingroddingcoddingdefrauding
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