nods

The word “nods” has 1 syllable: nods

It's pronounced as /nɑdz/


What is synonym and antonym for nods?

In the thesaurus, “nods” has 77 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for nods along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for nods

Antonyms for nods

  • censures
  • condemnations
  • criticisms
  • denunciations
  • deprecations
  • depreciations
  • disapprobations
  • disapprovals
  • disfavors
  • dislikes
  • disparagements
  • dissatisfactions
  • opprobriums
  • refusals
  • rejections
  • reprehensions
  • reproaches
  • reprobations
  • repudiations

Meanings of nods

  • verb
    1. To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
    2. To briefly incline the head downwards as a cursory greeting.
    3. To sway, move up and down.
    4. To gradually fall asleep.
    5. To signify by a nod.
    6. To make a mistake by being temporarily inattentive or tired.
    7. To head; to strike the ball with one's head.
    8. To allude to something.
    9. To fall asleep while under the influence of opiates.

Example Sentences

  • He quietly nods in agreement with the plan.
  • She nods politely when someone speaks to her.
  • The teacher nods to signal that it’s time to start.
  • He nods toward the door to suggest they should leave.
  • As the music plays, she gently nods her head to the beat.

On this page you'll find 96 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nods, such as: acceptations, accessions, agreements, anglings, approbations, approvals, assents.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • retires
  • sleeps
  • sleeps in
  • slumbers
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  • turns in

waggles

wags

veers

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  • averts
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  • bows
  • breaks
  • circles
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  • coils
  • crooks
  • curls
  • curves
  • cuts
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  • detours
  • deviates
  • dips
  • diverges
  • diverts
  • hooks
  • inclinations
  • lists
  • loops
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  • nods
  • pivots
  • rechannels
  • redirects
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  • skews
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  • tacks
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  • whips
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  • winds
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  • zigs
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acceptations


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