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to waver
01
to move in a rhythmic or repetitive pattern that rises and falls
Intransitive
Examples
In the heat of the desert, the distant horizon appeared to waver and shift, creating a mirage effect.
The tall grasses in the field would waver gracefully with every gust of wind.
02
to hold back and hesitate due to uncertainty
Intransitive
Examples
Sarah could see him waver in his commitment to the project as the challenges grew.
Faced with the difficult decision, he began to waver on whether to accept the job offer.
03
to gradually lose strength, stability, or vigor
Intransitive
Examples
The athlete 's stamina started to waver as he approached the final stretch of the marathon.
Sarah 's confidence began to waver when faced with the challenging task.
04
to produce an unsteady sound
Intransitive
Examples
The distant music wavered in and out as the wind carried the melody.
The radio signal began to waver, causing static interference with the broadcast.
05
to be unsteady or flickering
Intransitive
Examples
The candlelight wavered in the drafty room, casting dancing shadows on the walls.
The distant star wavered in the night sky, appearing as a faint and unsteady point of light.
Waver
01
a motion characterized by slight, repeated back-and-forth or side-to-side movement
Examples
The candle 's flame gave a gentle waver in the breeze.
There was a faint waver in the flag as the wind died down.
02
a brief pause or uncertainty in speech, decision, or action
Examples
There was a waver in his voice as he spoke her name.
She answered without the slightest waver.
03
a person who waves or signals by waving
Examples
The crowd of wavers lined the road to greet the athletes.
A lone waver stood on the dock as the ship departed.
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