nod mutely
Frequency: 6.02.5 per million words
to perform a nod without speaking
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Examples (10)
- She could only nod mutely in response to his question.
- He watched the scene unfold, nodding mutely as if in agreement.
- The old man would often nod mutely when spoken to, deep in thought.
- Despite her shock, she managed to nod mutely, unable to speak.
- The child stood silently, nodding mutely to his mother's instructions.
- When confronted with the truth, he could only nod mutely, acknowledging his mistake.
- She nodded mutely, accepting the difficult news without a word.
- The audience nodded mutely, captivated by the speaker's powerful address.
- Too upset to speak, she simply nodded mutely and walked away.
- He offered his apologies, and she nodded mutely, indicating her forgiveness.