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"Shrug" in German?

Pronunciation : Shrug
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Probably akin to shrink, p. p. shrunk; cf. Dan. skrugge, skrukke, to stoop, dial. Sw. skrukka, skruga, to crouch.]
Definition : Defn: To draw up or contract (the shoulders), especially by way of expressing dislike, dread, doubt, or the like. He shrugs his shoulders when you talk of securities. Addison.

t. [imp. & p. p. Shrugged; p. pr. & vb. n. Shrugging.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Shrug
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To raise or draw up the shoulders, as in expressing dislike, dread, doubt, or the like. They grin, they shrug. They bow, they snarl, they snatch, they hug. Swift.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Shrug
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A drawing up of the shoulders, -- a motion usually expressing dislike, dread, or doubt. The Spaniards talk in dialogues Of heads and shoulders, nods and shrugs. Hudibras.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913