wavered

verb

Definition of waverednext
past tense of waver
1
as in hesitated
to show uncertainty about the right course of action he's still wavering about whether to take the job

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2
as in faltered
to swing unsteadily back and forth or from side to side the steel tower wavered for a moment before falling over

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  1. hesitated
  2. faltered
  3. shook
Verb
  • Another person hesitated, then began to move in the same direction.
    Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
  • During his first two starts, Maiava has not hesitated to fling the ball fearlessly downfield.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of hesitated
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  • Similar to bitcoin, its short-term momentum has faltered, but the second-largest cryptocurrency is poised to clear that level again after some consolidation, Stockton said.
    Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The film, which has mixed reviews, faltered last weekend in its international box office debut with just $2 million from 31 territories.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of faltered
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  • The quarterback shook off a left leg injury late in the second quarter to throw for 213 yards and one touchdown on 21-of-30 passing.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The air was filled with the shrieks of men in agony, the crackle of machine gun fire, and the thunderous explosions that shook the ground.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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