Expression
Expression noun - An act, process, or means of putting something into words.
Gesture is a synonym for expression in show topic. In some cases you can use "Gesture" instead a noun "Expression", when it comes to topics like sign.
Gesture
Gesture noun - A movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling.
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Synonyms for Gesture
Expression is a synonym for gesture in show topic. You can use "Expression" instead a noun "Gesture", if it concerns topics such as sign, demonstration, motion as communication.
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- After Pinky demonstrates them to Brain, Brain winds up accidentally performing every literally single offending expression and gesture as he attempts to communicate to the villagers, resulting in hilarity and pitchforks ensuing.
Source: Schmuck Bait / Western Animation -
That's at least a semi-comedic example, since both Vriska's expression and gesture are just too ludicrously twisted to be taken seriously... but if you're interested in an example played bone-chillingly straight, why not say hello to Gamzee?
Source: Slasher Smile -
Actually, that gesture was meant to be an outward expression of its craving for salt.
Source: Spot the Imposter
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Gesture or Expression. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/expression/gesture.
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