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waver

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verb

wa·​ver ˈwā-vər How to pronounce waver (audio)
wavered; wavering
ˈwāv-riŋ,
ˈwā-və-riŋ How to pronounce waver (audio)

intransitive verb

1
: to vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
2
a
: to weave or sway unsteadily to and fro : reel, totter
b
: quiver, flicker
wavering flames
c
: to hesitate as if about to give way : falter
3
: to give an unsteady sound : quaver
waverer noun
waveringly
ˈwāv-riŋ-lē
ˈwā-və- How to pronounce waver (audio)
adverb

waver

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noun (1)

: an act of wavering, quivering, or fluttering

waver

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noun (2)

wav·​er ˈwā-vər How to pronounce waver (audio)
: one that waves
Choose the Right Synonym for waver

swing, sway, oscillate, vibrate, fluctuate, waver, undulate mean to move from one direction to its opposite.

swing implies a movement of something attached at one end or one side.

the door suddenly swung open

sway implies a slow swinging or teetering movement.

trees swaying in the breeze

oscillate stresses a usually regular alternation of direction.

an oscillating fan

vibrate suggests the rapid oscillation of an elastic body under stress or impact.

the vibrating strings of a piano

fluctuate suggests constant irregular changes of level, intensity, or value.

fluctuating interest rates

waver stresses irregular motion suggestive of reeling or tottering.

the exhausted runner wavered before collapsing

undulate suggests a gentle wavelike motion.

an undulating sea of grass

hesitate, waver, vacillate, falter mean to show irresolution or uncertainty.

hesitate implies a pause before deciding or acting or choosing.

hesitated before answering the question

waver implies hesitation after seeming to decide and so connotes weakness or a retreat.

wavered in his support of the rebels

vacillate implies prolonged hesitation from inability to reach a firm decision.

vacillated until events were out of control

falter implies a wavering or stumbling and often connotes nervousness, lack of courage, or outright fear.

never once faltered during her testimony

Example Sentences

Verb people who are still wavering between the two candidates They never wavered in their support for their leader. Despite the changes, he did not waver from his plan to retire. The kite wavered in the wind.

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English; akin to Old English wǣfre restless, wafian to wave with the hands — more at wave

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (1)

1519, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waver was in the 14th century

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