NONVERBAL Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

nonverbal

adjective

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as in nonlinguistic

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Recent Examples of nonverbal As far as their pass rush, Lawrence and Allen bring it up the middle, so Brewer, Proctor and Savaiinaea will have to be on point with their pass protection and nonverbal communication. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 Police indicted that the child appeared nonverbal during the investigation. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026 This can only be achieved through in-person meetings, as human communication is the interactive process of sharing meaning, ideas and feelings through verbal and nonverbal symbols. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Much of what matters in therapy happens in nonverbal communication. — Steven Barrie-Anthony, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonverbal

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