Indicate
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Most notably, she strokes her cheek to indicate that she wants her mother, and adults nod or shake their heads against her hand to indicate yes or no.
Source: Theatre / The Miracle Worker -
When the irises shrink and shake, it's usually to indicate great shock and/or fear.
Source: Quivering Eyes -
Worst Whatever Ever: In a sketch about the New York City Marathon being cancelled, Conan remarked that the paramedic with Eddie is the worst paramedic ever, because all he does is shake his head to indicate that someone's dead; he doesn't even try to save them.
Source: Series / Conan
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