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- Dictionarywavering/ˈweɪv(ə)rɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. moving in a quivering way; flickering: "a wavering flame"
- 2. becoming weaker; faltering: "she gave a wavering smile"
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WAVERING definition: 1. losing strength, determination, or purpose, especially temporarily: 2. unable to decide which…. Learn more.
Synonyms for WAVERING: hesitation, hesitancy, hesitance, pause, indecision, delay, vacillation, faltering; Antonyms of WAVERING: determination, resolution, confidence, certainty, firmness, certitude, readiness, decisiveness
The meaning of WAVER is to vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction.
To move unsteadily back and forth: The flowers wavered in the breeze. See Synonyms at swing. b. To move in a certain direction with a swaying or unsteady motion: The child wavered along the hall. Snowflakes wavered down. 2. a. To exhibit irresolution or indecision; vacillate: They wavered over buying a house. b.
WAVER definition: 1. to lose strength, determination, or purpose, especially temporarily: 2. If you waver between…. Learn more.
If you waver, you cannot decide about something or you consider changing your mind about something. Some military commanders wavered over whether to support the coup. [VERB] Coleman has never wavered in his claim that he is innocent. [VERB] Today on the streets of Montreal, opinion seems still to waver. [VERB]
There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective wavering, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
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Definition of waver verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. to sway to and fro; flutter. 2. to flicker or quiver, as light. 3. to become unsteady; begin to fail or give way: At the news my courage wavered. 4. to shake or tremble, as the hands or voice.
