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waver

[ˈweɪvər]

waver Definition

  • 1to hesitate or be indecisive between two options
  • 2to move back and forth in a regular motion

Using waver: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "waver" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She wavered between going to the party and staying home.

  • Example

    His voice wavered as he spoke about his past.

  • Example

    The flag wavered in the wind.

  • Example

    The line on the graph wavered up and down.

waver Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for waver

Antonyms for waver

Idioms Using waver

  • to cause someone to become uncertain or hesitant

    Example

    The new evidence presented in court made the witness waver in her testimony.

  • to be unstable or unsteady, often due to external factors

    Example

    The tree branches wavered in the wind during the storm.

  • waver between two stools

    to be unable to decide between two options or courses of action, often resulting in a loss or failure

    Example

    By trying to please everyone, he wavered between two stools and ended up losing both clients.

Phrases with waver

  • to remain steadfast and unwavering in one's beliefs or convictions

    Example

    Despite the criticism, she never wavered in her commitment to social justice.

  • waver on the brink/edge of something

    to be very close to a dangerous or significant situation, often with the possibility of falling into it

    Example

    The company is currently wobbling on the brink of bankruptcy.

  • to be in a state where one is not fully conscious or aware, with moments of clarity interspersed with periods of confusion or delirium

    Example

    After the accident, he wavered in and out of consciousness for several hours.

Origins of waver

from Old Norse 'vafra', meaning 'to flicker'

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Summary: waver in Brief

The verb 'waver' [ˈweɪvər] has two main meanings: to hesitate or be indecisive between two options, and to move back and forth in a regular motion. Examples of the former include 'She wavered between going to the party and staying home,' while the latter is exemplified by 'The flag wavered in the wind.' 'Waver' extends into phrases like 'never waver,' and idioms like 'make someone waver,' denoting causing uncertainty, and 'waver between two stools,' implying indecision.