Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shake-one's-head
Verb Phrase
/ʃeɪk wʌnz hɛd/
Definition
To move one’s head back and forth to indicate disagreement, disapproval, or disbelief.
Examples
- She shook her head in disapproval when she heard the news.
- He couldn’t believe what he was seeing, so he just shook his head.
- When asked if he wanted to participate, he simply shook his head.
Meaning
The phrase ‘shake one’s head’ refers to the action of moving the head side to side, typically as a non-verbal way to convey that one does not agree or is not in favor of something.
Synonyms
- disagree
- reject
- refuse
- dissent
