Words similar to shrug

Example sentences for: shrug

How can you use “shrug” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

The electorate was able to shrug off the Gennifer Flowers scandal rather quickly; its concerns were becoming domestic.
My wife thinks this is an utterly absurd way to go through life, for which I can offer no defense but a helpless shrug.
If, however, you find yourself having to tell the same person more than once, then shrug it off ...
Asked about the incident, he'd wince, bite his lip, bat his eyelashes, shrug sheepishly, and look adorably abashed.
Should reaction be gape-mouthed shock or a blasé shrug?