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Contexts ▼▲ Noun Opposite of an up-and-down movement, single or repeated Opposite of an affirmation or approval in the form of a nod, sometimes figuratively Opposite of a greeting in the form of a nod (of the head) Opposite of the act of gesticulating, or making gestures to aid expression of thoughts, sentiments or passion Opposite of the state of reduced consciousness during which a human or animal rests in a daily rhythm Opposite of anything that serves to remind Opposite of a short sleep, especially during the day Opposite of the action of approving something Opposite of an affirmative expression Verb Opposite of to move up and down repeatedly Opposite of to approve, affirm or agree with a nod Opposite of to greet or acknowledge someone with a nod (nod off) Opposite of to fall asleep Opposite of to move quickly and abruptly, especially up and down Opposite of to acknowledge the presence of with a greeting Opposite of to bend the head or upper part of the body as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame Opposite of to bow, dip or lower down Opposite of to move jerkily from side to side or up and down Opposite of to commit a mistake or error Opposite of to go to sleep, or fall asleep … more ▼ ▲ Noun ▲ Opposite of an up-and-down movement, single or repeated shake wobble jiggle waggle joggle “It was impossible to tell what Pevisa meant to convey by a sniff and one brief shake of his head.” Noun ▲ Opposite of an affirmation or approval in the form of a nod, sometimes figuratively disapproval veto nonconsent disallowance proscription refusal rejection quashing thumbs down denial opposition disagreement prohibition interdiction red light ban dissension question dissent grounding disproof objection invalidation disfavourUK censure disfavorUS repudiation boycott interdict injunction cancellationUK annulment forbiddance cancelationUS request criticism embargo honorUS award prevention honourUK discouragement “Much to the president's surprise and dismay, the moderators publically gave their disapproval for the possibility of a third term.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a greeting in the form of a nod (of the head) farewell goodbye wave waving good-by adieu congee Godspeed bon voyage ignorance heedlessness neglect obscurity “We would give each other a farewell and then go our separate ways.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the act of gesticulating, or making gestures to aid expression of thoughts, sentiments or passion repose rest Noun ▲ Opposite of the state of reduced consciousness during which a human or animal rests in a daily rhythm action activity awakening consciousness energy liveliness wakefulness Noun ▲ Opposite of anything that serves to remind distraction diversion detraction “Maybe she'd be able to offer enough of a distraction to help me forget about my problems.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a short sleep, especially during the day continuation Noun ▲ Opposite of the action of approving something disapproval disfavorUS disfavourUK condemnation criticism disapprobation displeasure deprecation discontent discountenance discouragement dissatisfaction objection censure discontentment disesteem dislike dissent distaste reproach animadversion disagreement exception odium opposition aversion castigation denunciation disparagement opprobrium rejection remonstration reproof stricture demurral rebuke refusal vitriol blackball boycott hatred prohibition veto “Beth immediately began to sob and then described her parents' disapproval of her career choice and calling to the ministry.” Noun ▲ Opposite of an affirmative expression nay negative no non placet Verb ▲ Opposite of to move up and down repeatedly shake shudder wobble sway “My father's response was to look up and shake his head disapprovingly as if I had breached some code of conduct.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to approve, affirm or agree with a nod disagree disapprove argue debate bicker clash quarrel wrangle shake one's head take issue “He would disagree with every statement and interject at every given opportunity.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to greet or acknowledge someone with a nod farewell “He would farewell his mother with a hug and kiss, and then flag down a taxi for her.” Verb ▲ (nod off) Opposite of to fall asleep awaken wake awake waken rise rouse stir come around come to get up wake up receive increase arise arouse go up stay awake take away bestir waken up get going bestir oneself knock up rouse from sleep get out of bed “Terra slowly fell to sleep only to awaken when someone started shaking her.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to move quickly and abruptly, especially up and down face meet ascend confront straighten encounter increase raise rise jump take part in face up to take on Verb ▲ Opposite of to acknowledge the presence of with a greeting ignore avoid disregard dodge shun slight say farewell say goodbye Verb ▲ Opposite of to bend the head or upper part of the body as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame rise stand arise be upstanding stand up get to your feet straighten be on one's feet straighten up “The Queen would command her knights to rise and take their seats at the round table.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to bow, dip or lower down lift raise Verb ▲ Opposite of to move jerkily from side to side or up and down calm stay be still leave alone discourage lull quiet repress Verb ▲ Opposite of to commit a mistake or error behave correct obey stay understand be right Verb ▲ Opposite of to go to sleep, or fall asleep be awake Find more words! 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