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Synonyms of Shrug

Noun:

1. Dismissive gesture: a nonchalant movement of the shoulders indicating indifference or lack of concern.

Example sentence: She responded to his question with a dismissive gesture, a shrug of her shoulders.

Verb:

1. Dismissively gesture: raise and drop (one's shoulders) slightly in a gesture indicating indifference or lack of concern.
2. Minimize: downplay or belittle something, especially by indicating indifference or lack of concern.

Example sentence:

1. He shrugged his shoulders dismissively when asked about his late arrival.
2. She always shrugs off her failures, pretending not to care.

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