shake head

Frequency: 9.2110.7 per million words

to move your head from side to side to show disagreement

headverb + head

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shake

Examples (10)

  • She shook her head in disbelief.
  • He shook his head sadly when he heard the news.
  • The teacher shook her head when the student gave the wrong answer.
  • I asked if he wanted to come, but he just shook his head.
  • She shook her head firmly to indicate her refusal.
  • When offered a cigarette, he politely shook his head.
  • The doctor shook his head gravely after examining the patient.
  • They shook their heads in disagreement with the proposal.
  • He simply shook his head and walked away without saying a word.
  • She kept shaking her head throughout the entire presentation.