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VACILLATES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Vacillates.

Vacillates - as a verb

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

Example: "He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hoveroscillatevibrate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hesitatewafflewaver
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern

Example: "The line on the monitor vacillated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fluctuatewaver

Example Sentences

"He vacillates between excitement and fear when making important decisions."
"The stock market vacillates between periods of growth and decline."
"She vacillates between wanting to quit her job and staying for the stability."
"The weather in this region vacillates between hot summers and cold winters."
"His opinion on the matter vacillates depending on who he is talking to."
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Word Game Points

Is VACILLATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, vacillates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

VACILLATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is VACILLATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, vacillates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
VACILLATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is VACILLATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, vacillates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
VACILLATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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