Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A gesture where a person raises their shoulders to indicate they do not know something or do not care.
Shrug
/ʃrʌɡ/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
The nurse shrugged.
'I crow!' exclaimed Lammle, shrugging his shoulders.
Victor shrugs, speaking directly to the Cam Drone.
Etymology:
The word "shrug" dates back to Middle English, potentially originating from an Old Norse word that described a similar gesture. It became commonly used in the English language around the 15th century.
Usage Statistics:
18 mentions per 1 million words 
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