Synonyms of motions

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noun

plural of motion

as in movements

the act or an instance of changing position

we were instructed not to make any sudden motions or we might scare away the deer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• movements
• moves
• shifts
• stirrings
• stirs
• dislocations
• migrations
• relocations
• locomotions
• squirms
• mobilities
• motilities
• motivities
• fiddlings

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inertias
• immobilities
• pauses
• stoppages
• stops
• terminations
• endings
• finishes
• shutdowns
• lapses
• discontinuances
• cessations
• expirations
• halts
• shutoffs
• surceases

motions

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verb

present tense third-person singular of motion

as in waves

to direct or notify by a movement or gesture

the referee motioned the team captains to confer with him on the sideline

Synonyms & Similar Words

• waves
• gestures
• signals
• beckons
• flags
• nods
• signs
• tells
• pantomimes
• informs
• mimes
• gesticulates
• shrugs
• advises
• relates
• signalizes
• flourishes
• acquaints