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   waver

   /ˈweɪvə/

   verb

   • 1. move in a quivering way; flicker: "the flame wavered in the draught" Similar flickerquivertrembletwinkleglimmerwinkblink
   • 2. become weaker; falter: "his love for her had never wavered" Similar become unsteadyfalterwobbletremblehesitate
   • ▪ be undecided between two opinions or courses of action: "she never wavered from her intention" Similar be undecidedbe irresolutebe indecisivehesitateditherequivocatevacillatefluctuatesee-sawyo-yothink twicechange one's mindget cold feetdallystallhaverhum and hawinformal:dilly-dallyshilly-shallypussyfoot aroundblow hot and coldsit on the fencerare:tergiversate

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old Norse vafra ‘flicker’, of Germanic origin. Compare with wave.

   Derivatives

   • 1. waverer noun

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWAVER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   WAVER definition: 1. to lose strength, determination, or purpose, especially temporarily: 2. If you waver between…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › waverWaver Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of WAVER is to vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction. How to use waver in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Waver.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › waverWaver - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To waver is to move back and forth, like when you waver, one minute thinking you'll stay home, planning to go meet your friends the next, until you finally make your decision. Waver comes from the Old English word wæfre , which means “restless.”

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWAVER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you waver, you cannot decide about something or you consider changing your mind about something.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › waverWAVER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Waver definition: to sway to and fro; flutter. See examples of WAVER used in a sentence.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionwaver verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of waver verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › waverWaver - definition of waver by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. To move unsteadily back and forth: The flowers wavered in the breeze. See Synonyms at swing. b. To move in a certain direction with a swaying or unsteady motion: The child wavered along the hall. Snowflakes wavered down. 2. a. To exhibit irresolution or indecision; vacillate: They wavered over buying a house. b.