Non-Verbal Communication Vocabulary

noun the process of translating or interpreting a message or information

verb to interpret or translate a message or information

• The process of decoding a message involves analyzing its components to extract the intended meaning.
• Decoding this puzzle may take some time, but we'll figure it out eventually.
• I'm really good at decoding my friend's cryptic texts - I always know what she means!
• Decoding the emotions behind someone's actions can help us understand them better.

noun The front part of a person's head where the eyes, nose, and mouth are located.

verb To confront or deal with a difficult situation or opponent.

adjective Facing in a specified direction.

preposition In the direction of.

• She had a serene expression on her face as she listened to the music.
• I can't believe you made that face when you tasted the spicy food!
• Stop being so two-faced and just tell me the truth.
• He had to face the consequences of his actions.

noun a sound like a prolonged 's' as of a snake

verb making a sound like a prolonged 's' as of a snake

• The sound of hissing could be heard coming from the broken pipe.
• I could hear the hissing sound of the deflating balloon.
• The snake started hissing at me when I got too close.
• The tension in the room was so thick you could almost hear the hissing of anger between them.