Synonyms and antonyms of To move your head in British Thesaurus

avert your eyes/gaze/head etc ()

to turn your eyes or face away from something that you do not want to see

bob your head ()

to move your head down and then back up again in a short quick movement as a way of greeting someone or showing agreement or respect

bury your face/head in something ()

to cover or hide your face with something, for example to avoid looking at someone

duck (verb)

to lower your head or head and body quickly, in order to move under something or to avoid being hit

hide your face ()

to move your head so that people cannot see your face, for example because you are upset

incline (verb)

formal to move part of your body downwards, especially your head

lift (verb)

to move your head or eyes upwards so that you can look at something

look the other way ()

to turn your head so that you are not looking at someone or something

motion (verb)

to move your hand or head in a particular direction, for example to point somewhere or to get someone’s attention

nod (verb)

to move your head first downwards and then upwards, to answer ‘Yes’ to a question or to show that you agree, approve, or understand

nod (verb)

to move your head once in a particular direction, for example to make someone look at something or to give someone a signal to do something

nod (verb)

to move your head downwards and upwards as a way of saying hello, goodbye, thank you etc

tilt (verb)

to move your head slightly upwards, downwards, or to one side

toss (noun)

the act of moving your head quickly upwards, especially when you are angry or do not care about something

toss your head/hair ()

to move your head quickly upwards, especially when you are angry or do not care about something

toss your head/hair back ()

to move your head upwards and backwards with a sudden strong movement, for example when you start to laugh

turn aside ()

to turn your head or body away from someone or something so that you are no longer looking at them