hands raised
Arms lifted overhead
Hands raised describes a gesture with arms extended upward, typically to signal surrender, seek attention, or express enthusiasm.
In classroom settings, raising one's hand requests permission to speak.
In confrontations with police, hands raised demonstrates compliance and non-threat: He walked out with his hands raised.
The phrase "hands up" conveys the same gesture more urgently.
- surrenderCease resistance, yield
- worshipReligious reverence and praise
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- cheeringVocal encouragement given
- volunteerUnpaid willing participant
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- ritual gesturesgenuflect, genuflection, prostration, bowing, kneeling
- prayerintercession, prayer meeting, prayer circle, prayer group, prayer circles
- public meetingstown hall meeting, public hearing, public forum, community meeting, open forum
hands raisedarms crossed
Protective self-embrace gesture
arms folded · hands clasped · closed posture · hunched over · hands behind back
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