Synonyms for

Waver

Verb / ˈweɪvɜ: / Another word for waver — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to go back and forth between two choices or opinions

Synonyms & similar words

vacillate flicker hesitation flutter falter fluctuate quaver hesitate waffle quiver weave faltering flitter hesitate vacillate fluctuate alternate oscillate sway dither falter shift teeter totter wobble yo-yo see-saw pivot undulate rock quiver tremble shiver

Example sentences

  1. She wavered between going to the park or staying home.
  2. He wavered in his decision to buy the blue or red shirt.
  3. The politician wavered on his stance regarding healthcare reform.
  4. The flame of the candle wavered in the breeze.
  5. The stock prices were wavering throughout the day.

Quotes

  • The strongest oak of the forest is not the one that is protected from the storm and hidden from the sun. It's the one that stands in the open where it is compelled to struggle for its existence against the winds and rains and the scorching sun. - Napoleon Hill
  • Cowards falter, but danger is often overcome by those who nobly dare. - Elizabeth the First
  • The man who is swimming against the stream knows the strength of it. - Woodrow Wilson

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