Nonverbal Communication Techniques

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun A fixed, intense, and intimidating look or gaze that is often associated with anger or disapproval.

  • The professor gave the student a death stare after catching them cheating on the exam.
  • My mom gave me a death stare when I came home past curfew.
  • She hit him with a death stare when he made a rude comment.
  • The dark clouds overhead seemed to be giving the city a death stare.

noun a term used in Indian classical dance and drama referring to the expressive aspect of performance, particularly conveying emotions and storytelling through gestures, facial expressions, and body movements

  • The dancer's abhinaya was captivating, conveying a range of emotions through subtle gestures.
  • She has such a natural talent for abhinaya, it's like she was born to perform.
  • I can't believe how good her abhinaya is, it's like she's telling a story with her body.
  • His abhinaya was so powerful, it felt like he was speaking to my soul without saying a word.