Verbs of Physical and Social Lifestyle - Verbs for Body Language and Acts of Affection

to express a meaning with a movement of the hands, face, head, etc.

to move one's head up and down as a sign of agreement, understanding, or greeting

to make a quick and involuntary movement in response to a surprise, pain, or fear

to make small, restless movements or gestures due to nervousness or impatience

to draw back involuntarily, often in response to fear, pain, embarrassment, or discomfort

to gently push or prod someone or something, often to get attention or suggest a course of action

to raise one's hand and move it from side to side to greet someone or attract their attention

to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke

to bring your eyebrows closer together showing anger, sadness, or confusion

to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference

to move in an uncomfortable or restless manner with twisting or contorted motions

to push out one's lips as an expression of displeasure, anger, or sadness

to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny

to touch someone else's lips or other body parts with one's lips to show love, sexual desire, respect, etc.

to give a quick and light kiss

to kiss briefly and affectionately

to kiss passionately and intimately

to engage in affectionate and intimate behavior, such as hugging, kissing, or cuddling

to tightly and closely hold someone in one's arms, typically a person one loves

to hold someone tightly in one's arms, especially to show affection

to hold close in one's arms or embrace affectionately, especially in a loving or comforting manner

to put one's arms around the body of another person

to hold someone or something in one's arms or hands gently and carefully

to touch in a gentle and loving way

to touch or handle tenderly and affectionately

to kiss lovingly or passionately