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verb·55 alternatives·Intensity 1–5·6 groups
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Acknowledgment

by category

9

Gestures that signal agreement, recognition, or shared understanding.

tilted●●●●●

verb·neutral

She tilted her head, curiosity flickering in her eyes.

A slight shift in position, signaling interest or agreement.

question
acknowledged●●●●●

verb·neutral

He acknowledged her presence with a brief nod, eyes glinting with understanding.

A direct recognition, often accompanied by a gesture or glance.

answeringpersuasion
gestured●●●●●

verb·neutral

He gestured toward the door, inviting her to join him in the conversation.

A movement suggesting agreement or invitation, often emphasizing connection.

persuasionpurpose
inclined●●●●●

verb·neutral

She inclined her head, a silent agreement forming between them.

A subtle lean or tilt, indicating openness to ideas or feelings.

question
met●●●●●

verb·neutral

Their eyes met, a silent agreement passing between them.

A direct gaze that conveys understanding or shared sentiment.

love
responded●●●●●

verb·neutral

She responded with a slight smile, the tension easing between them.

A verbal or physical reaction that indicates acknowledgment of another's input.

answeringchatter
signaled●●●●●

verb·neutral

He signaled his agreement with a subtle wave of his hand.

A deliberate gesture indicating recognition or understanding.

persuasionpurpose
glanced●●●●●

verb·neutral

He glanced at her, the unspoken agreement hanging in the air.

A quick look that conveys acknowledgment or shared understanding.

question
smirked●●●●●

verb·neutral

He smirked, a knowing look passing between them.

A subtle smile indicating recognition, often with a hint of irony.

humor

Dismissal

by category

10

Gestures that signal rejection, indifference, or shutting down.

dismissed●●●●●

verb·neutral

He dismissed her concerns with a wave of his hand, eyes fixed on the horizon.

A clear rejection, often accompanied by a wave or gesture.

disgustfrustration
waved off●●●●●

verb·casual

She waved off the question, her gaze drifting to the window.

A casual gesture indicating disregard or dismissal.

disgust
turned away●●●●●

verb·neutral

He turned away, unable to face the disappointment in her eyes.

A physical movement indicating refusal or lack of interest.

frustrationsadness
shrugged off●●●●●

verb·casual

He shrugged off her apology as if it were a leaf blown by the wind.

An action reflecting dismissal, often suggesting nonchalance.

disgust
looked past●●●●●

verb·neutral

She looked past him, focusing on the distant streetlights.

An intentional act of ignoring someone or something.

disgust
brushed aside●●●●●

verb·neutral

He brushed aside her worries, convinced of his own infallibility.

A dismissive gesture that conveys disregard for concerns or feelings.

frustration
cast aside●●●●●

verb·formal

He cast aside her words, lost in his own thoughts.

A deliberate and firm act of rejection or dismissal.

disgust
snubbed●●●●●

verb·neutral

She snubbed his invitation with a cold smile and averted gaze.

A sharp rejection, often public, indicating disdain.

disgustfrustration
rejected●●●●●

verb·neutral

He rejected her advances, turning his back as if she were a stranger.

An outright refusal that conveys a strong sense of dismissal.

disgustfrustration
ignored●●●●●

verb·neutral

He ignored her plea, lost in the chaos of his own thoughts.

A passive form of dismissal, signaling indifference or refusal to engage.

disgust

Tension

by emotion

10

Held bodies. Stress and anger expressed physically.

tensed●●●●●

verb·neutral

His jaw tensed, the veins in his neck standing out like ropes.

Muscles contracted in readiness or strain, signaling stress or anger.

angerfrustration
coiled●●●●●

verb·neutral

He stood coiled, waiting for the right moment to strike.

Like a spring, wound tight in anticipation of release or confrontation.

angerfear
clenched●●●●●

verb·neutral

Her hands were clenched, a silent testament to her fury.

Fists or jaws tightly shut, expressing intense emotion or determination.

angerfrustration
hunched●●●●●

verb·neutral

He hunched over, as if the weight of his thoughts was too much to bear.

Shoulders drawn inward, a posture of defensiveness or suppressed emotion.

fearsadness
bristled●●●●●

verb·neutral

He bristled at the slight, every fiber of his being on alert.

Hair or skin standing on end, a physical reaction to anger or threat.

angerfear
seized●●●●●

verb·neutral

A chill seized her heart as she realized the truth.

A sudden grip, reflecting a moment of intense emotion or impulse.

fearanger
twisted●●●●●

verb·neutral

Her stomach twisted at the thought of betrayal.

A contorted position, revealing inner turmoil or discomfort.

fearsadness
strained●●●●●

verb·neutral

His voice was strained, the effort to remain calm evident.

Muscles or features stretched tight, indicating pressure or distress.

frustrationsadness
quivered●●●●●

verb·neutral

Her lip quivered, a fragile barrier against the flood of tears.

A slight tremor, revealing suppressed emotions or a buildup of tension.

fearanger
locked●●●●●

verb·neutral

His gaze was locked on the horizon, unyielding in his resolve.

Body or features held in a rigid position, a sign of emotional control or distress.

anger

Comfort or affection

by emotion

10

Warm gestures. Closeness or care.

nestled●●●●●

verb·neutral

She nestled against him, seeking the warmth only he could provide.

Settling closely into a warm embrace. Softness and security abound.

lovegentle
curled●●●●●

verb·neutral

She curled into his side, her breath mingling with his.

Wrapping oneself around another. Intimacy and trust conveyed.

lovegentle
leaned●●●●●

verb·neutral

He leaned closer, his breath a whisper of reassurance.

Tilting toward someone, inviting closeness. Support and warmth suggested.

lovegentle
sank●●●●●

verb·neutral

She sank into his embrace, the world fading away.

Descending into a cherished space. Surrendering to comfort.

lovegentle
wrapped●●●●●

verb·neutral

He wrapped his arms around her, shielding her from the storm.

Enveloping someone in warmth. Protection and affection expressed.

lovegentle
tucked●●●●●

verb·neutral

She tucked her head beneath his chin, feeling utterly safe.

Securing someone close, creating a safe space. Care and warmth implied.

lovegentle
nuzzled●●●●●

verb·neutral

She nuzzled into his neck, inhaling his familiar scent.

Gently rubbing against someone. Affectionate intimacy revealed.

lovegentle
cradled●●●●●

verb·neutral

He cradled her face, his thumb tracing her cheek softly.

Holding someone protectively. Tenderness and care conveyed.

lovegentle
bent●●●●●

verb·neutral

He bent toward her, his voice barely a murmur.

Leaning into someone, inviting connection. Vulnerability and trust shown.

lovegentle
swayed●●●●●

verb·neutral

They swayed together, lost in the moment and each other.

Moving gently together, creating rhythm. Harmony and affection expressed.

lovegentle

Anxiety or unease

by emotion

9

Fidgets, looks away, small disturbances. Nervousness leaking out.

fidgeted●●●●●

verb·neutral

He fidgeted with his cufflinks, avoiding her gaze as if it burned.

Restless movement, revealing discomfort or unease.

uncertaintyfear
avoided●●●●●

verb·neutral

She avoided his eyes, the weight of her secret hanging between them.

Deliberately steering clear, often signaling anxiety or discomfort.

uncertaintyfear
trembled●●●●●

verb·neutral

Her voice trembled as she spoke, each word a fragile thread.

Slight shaking, often a physical manifestation of fear or anxiety.

fearfrustration
darted●●●●●

verb·neutral

Her eyes darted around the room, searching for an escape.

Quick, sudden movement, revealing a jumpy or anxious state.

uncertaintyfear
flinched●●●●●

verb·neutral

He flinched at her raised voice, the echo of past arguments ringing in his ears.

A quick, involuntary reaction, often signaling fear or surprise.

fearfrustration
quaked●●●●●

verb·neutral

His hands quaked as he reached for the letter, dread pooling in his stomach.

To shake or tremble, often from fear or anxiety.

fearfrustration
stammered●●●●●

verb·neutral

He stammered through his apology, each word a struggle against his anxiety.

To speak with involuntary pauses or repetitions, often indicating nervousness.

uncertaintyfear
shivered●●●●●

verb·neutral

She shivered as the wind howled outside, a chill creeping into her heart.

A slight tremor, often reflecting fear or unease.

fearfrustration
twitching●●●●●

verb·neutral

His fingers were twitching, a silent testament to his rising anxiety.

Involuntary jerking movements, often a sign of anxiety.

fearfrustration

Specific over generic

by style

7

Replace generic gestures with character-revealing ones.

rocked●●●●●

verb·neutral

He rocked gently in his chair, lost in memories that refused to fade.

A back-and-forth motion, often conveying anxiety or deep thought.

gentle
shifted●●●●●

verb·neutral

He shifted his weight from one foot to the other, the silence stretching uncomfortably.

A subtle change in position, often indicating unease or a change in focus.

uncertainty
pivoted●●●●●

verb·neutral

She pivoted on her heel, her decision made in an instant.

A sharp turn, suggesting decisiveness or a sudden shift in direction.

frustration
flipped●●●●●

verb·casual

He flipped the page, eager to uncover the next twist in the tale.

A quick, abrupt motion, often indicating surprise or spontaneity.

surprise
arched●●●●●

verb·neutral

She arched an eyebrow, skepticism etched across her features.

A deliberate bend, often conveying curiosity or defiance.

gentle
slinked●●●●●

verb·neutral

He slinked away from the group, the weight of his secret heavy on his shoulders.

A stealthy, low movement suggesting caution or guilt.

fear
stretched●●●●●

verb·neutral

She stretched her arms wide, welcoming the morning light with a smile.

An extension of the body, often associated with relaxation or preparation.

happiness