Definitions

shrug

[shruhg] / ʃrʌg /

NOUN

gesticulation

Synonyms

STRONG

action bow curtsy expression genuflection indication intimation mime motion nod pantomime reminder salute sign signal token wave wink

WEAK

body language high sign kinesics sign language

Antonyms

STRONG

repose rest

NOUN

gesture

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action body language expression indication nod reminder salute sign signal token

STRONG

bow curtsy genuflection gesticulation intimation mime pantomime wave wink

WEAK

high sign kinesics sign language

Antonyms

WEAK

speech

VERB

jerk

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bounce bump fling flop hurtle jolt lug snatch thrust tug twitch wiggle wrench wriggle wring yank

STRONG

dance flick flip grab hook pluck pull quake quiver seize shiver sling snag throw tweak vellicate whisk wrest

Antonyms

STRONG

be still

Example Sentences

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Nvidia stock was rising ahead of the open Monday as it appeared set to shrug off pressure across the tech sector.

From Barron's

Analysts at Guggenheim Securities also shrugged off the higher memory costs.

From Barron's

Chip shrugged, which might mean, “Yes,” or “Would I tell you if I did?” or “I haven’t decided yet.”

From Literature

I’m not saying unleash AI on your taxes and hope the IRS shrugs.

From MarketWatch

Switzerland’s economy rebounded in the final quarter of 2025, shrugging off some of the U.S. tariff-related impact that hit activity earlier in the year.

From The Wall Street Journal

shrug

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