Nod and Response

Nod

Nod noun - The act of nodding the head.

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Response and nod are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Response" instead a noun "Nod".

Nearby Words: nodded, nodding

Response noun - Action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior.

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Nod and response are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nod" instead a noun "Response".

Nearby Words: responsive, responsible, respond

good	good nod	good response
special	special nod	special response
best	best nod	best response
similar	similar nod	similar response
Other adjectives: specific, direct, original, real, slow, quick, possible, realistic.

Celestia's response to whether she'd taught Twilight any offensive magic in Chapter 17 is a nod to The Immortal Game.

Source: Shout Out / Fan Fiction
However, it does feels odd when the Rookie finally finds Dare, but just gives a little nod in response to her questions about the situation.

Source: Heroic Mime aka: Silent Protagonist
The most he can muster as a response is an amused nod as he goes to collect "Not-Mickey's" important business things.

Source: Video Game / Roundabout

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