waver
1wa·ver
verb \ˈwā-vər\wa·veredwa·ver·ing\ˈwāv-riŋ, ˈwā-və-riŋ\
Definition of WAVER
intransitive verb
1
: to vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
2
3
: to give an unsteady sound : quaver
— wa·ver·er \ˈwā-və-rər\ noun
— wa·ver·ing·ly \ˈwāv-riŋ-lē, ˈwā-və-\ adverb
See Examples of WAVER
- people who are still wavering between the two candidates
- They never wavered in their support for their leader.
- Despite the changes, he did not waver from his plan to retire.
- The kite wavered in the wind.
Origin of WAVER
Middle English; akin to Old English wǣfre restless, wafian to wave with the hands — more at wave
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to WAVER
Synonyms: balance, dither, falter, halt, hang back, scruple, shilly-shally, stagger, teeter, vacillate, hesitate, wobble (also wabble)
Antonyms: dive (in), plunge (in)
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