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Synonyms of nod
(Entry 1 of 2)
to make short up-and-down movements
- though she couldn't see the rain, she knew it had started because she could see the flowers nod as raindrops hit them
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nod
nounSynonyms & Antonyms of nod (Entry 2 of 2)
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as in vote, endorsement
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for nod
- backing,
- cachet,
- endorsement
- (also indorsement),
- finalization,
- formalization,
- homologation,
- ratification,
- rubber stamp,
- sanction,
- support,
- thumbs-up,
- vote
- approbation,
- approval,
- blessing,
- favor,
- imprimatur,
- OK
- (or okay)
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The first known use of nod was in the 14th century
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