shake decisively

Frequency: 6.04.5 per million words

often used for shaking one's head to indicate a clear 'no'

decisivelyVERB + decisively

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Examples (10)

  • When asked if he would compromise, the senator shook his head decisively.
  • The little girl shook her head decisively when offered the broccoli.
  • "Will you accept the offer?" He looked at me and shook his head decisively.
  • Even before I finished the question, she began to shake her head decisively.
  • The judge listened to the plea and then shook his head decisively, denying the request.
  • If they ask for more money, just shake your head decisively.
  • Shaking his head decisively, the coach rejected the referee's call.
  • The CEO shook her head decisively in response to the rumors of a merger.
  • He considered her apology for a moment before shaking his head decisively.
  • I saw him across the room, and he shook his head decisively to warn me.