Antonyms for GESTURE
ˈdʒɛs tʃərges·ture

WiktionaryRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. gestureverb

   Synonyms:
   gesticulate

Matched Categories

1. • Communicate
   • Motion
   • Visual Communication

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:3.0 / 3 votes

1. gesturenoun

   motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

   Synonyms:
   motion

2. gesture, motionnoun

   the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

   Synonyms:
   move, gesture, apparent motion, movement, motility, apparent movement, motion, question

3. gestureverb

   something done as an indication of intention

   "a political gesture"; "a gesture of defiance"

   Synonyms:
   motion

4. gesticulate, gesture, motionverb

   show, express or direct through movement

   "He gestured his desire to leave"

   Synonyms:
   gesture, gesticulate, motion

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:4.0 / 2 votes

1. gesturenoun

   Synonyms:
   gesticulation, gesturing

2. gestureverb

   Synonyms:
   gesticulate

How to use GESTURE in a sentence?

1. Mark Lawrence:

   It's a small gesture, no doubt, but a very characteristic one for a skillful politician like( President Lyndon Johnson) to lose no chance to cultivate loyalty and support.

2. Donald Trump:

   It is a simple yet meaningful and important gesture that signifies our respect and recognition for these great soldiers who lost their lives. We must do better for all Americans, especially our military. We must Make America Great Again.

3. Wheaton College President Philip Ryken:

   The college has no stated position on the wearing of headscarves as a gesture of care and concern for those in Muslim or religious communities that may face discrimination or persecution, we support the protection of all Americans including the right to the free exercise of religion, as guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States.

4. Alexian Lien:

   He was waving for other motorcyclist to come towards us. He was yelling at us, and he was threatening us, you can tell that he was screaming profanities at us, and he was also making gestures, slitting a throat gesture.

5. Russell Crowe:

   This is like an anti-buddy movie, there's not one bit of familial connection between these two guys that happens once, not a friendly gesture, nothing, they just happen to be stuck in a situation together.

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