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| Main Entry: | gesture |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | motion as communication |
| Synonyms: | action, body language, bow, curtsy, expression, high sign, indication, intimation, mime, nod, reminder, salute, sign, sign language, signal, token, wave, wink, genuflection, gesticulation, kinesics, pantomime, shrug |
| Notes: | gesticulate and gesture are based on Latin gerere 'bear, carry, perform' and gesticulation is more exaggerated than a gesture, often involving flailing; originally, a person's gesture was their 'bearing' or the way they 'carried' themselves |
| Antonyms: | speech |
| Main Entry: | body language |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | nonverbal communication |
| Synonyms: | gesture, motion, body movement, gestures, kinesics, mannerisms, visual communication |
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