Synonyms for nodding
nod·ding

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1. cernuous, drooping, nodding, pendulous, weepingadjective

   having branches or flower heads that bend downward

   "nodding daffodils"; "the pendulous branches of a weeping willow"; "lilacs with drooping panicles of fragrant flowers"

   Synonyms:
   sagging, lachrymose, dolourous, drooping, dolorous, cernuous, weeping, pendulous, flagging, tearful, droopy

   Antonyms:
   vertical, upright, erect

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1. noddingadjective

   Synonyms:
   annuent, bowing, nutant

2. noddingnoun

   Synonyms:
   bowing, nutation

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1. Jen Smyers:

   We've been disappointed at the current status of U.S. leadership, i think we have seen some nodding of heads and people recognizing that something needs to be done, but we're still waiting to see what that is.

2. Jake Auchincloss:

   Donald Trump sided with Russia over his own law enforcement. He stood by nodding while President Putin repeatedly lied about Russian actions. I mean President Putin was literally beating his chest while President Trump nodded and encouraged him along.

3. Lucille Ball:

   I could hear her say, ‘I love you,’ she said it five times in a row. And he was nodding and saying, ‘I love you too, honey.’.

4. Walt Whitman:

   Press close bare-bosomed night -- press close magnetic nourishing night! Night of south winds! night of the large few stars! Still nodding night! mad naked summer night.

5. Jeremy Smith:

   It’s infuriating, eddie was not preaching or teaching or proselytizing or evangelizing. He was reverently nodding his head.