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WAVERING Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word wavering. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word wavering. (close relations)
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faltering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of pausing uncertainly

adjective satellite

• unsteady in speech or action

fluctuating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having unpredictable ups and downs

hesitant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

indecisive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by lack of decision and firmness

• not definitely settling something

adjective satellite

• not clearly defined

irresolute
adjectiveadj
adjective

• uncertain how to act or proceed

oscillating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• having periodic vibrations

uncertain
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

• not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown

• not established or confirmed

• not certain to occur; not inevitable

adjective satellite

• subject to change

• not consistent or dependable

• ambiguous (especially in the negative)

undecided
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought

• characterized by indecision

• not yet having made a commitment

unsteady
adjectiveadj
adjective

• subject to change or variation

adjective satellite

• not firmly or solidly positioned

vacillating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• uncertain in purpose or action

falter
verbv
noun

• the act of pausing uncertainly

verb

• be unsure or weak

• move hesitatingly, as if about to give way

• walk unsteadily, tripping repeatedly

• speak haltingly

flicker
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a momentary flash of light

• North American woodpecker

• the act of moving back and forth

verb

• move back and forth very rapidly

• shine unsteadily

• flash intermittently

flutter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of moving back and forth

• abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block

• a disorderly outburst or tumult

• the motion made by flapping up and down

verb

• move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

• move back and forth very rapidly

• flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements

• beat rapidly

• wink briefly

flitter
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• move back and forth very rapidly

fluctuate
verbv
verb

• cause to fluctuate or move in a wavelike pattern

• move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern

• be unstable

hesitate
verbv
verb

• pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

• interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

hesitation
nounn
noun

• indecision in speech or action

• a certain degree of unwillingness

• the act of pausing uncertainly

quaver
nounn
noun

• a tremulous sound

• a musical note having the time value of an eighth of a whole note

verb

• give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency

• sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below

quiver
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

• a shaky motion

• case for holding arrows

• the act of vibrating

verb

• shake with fast, tremulous movements

• move back and forth very rapidly

• move with or as if with a regular alternating motion

vacillate
verbv
verb

• be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

• move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern

Best Hypernyms For WAVERING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for wavering, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
move swing communicator hesitate motility motion movement pause sound sway vocalise vocalize voice waffle waver
Phrases (1)
move back and forth

Alternatives for FALTERING

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