CEFR B2

waver

verb

Meaning

To become unsteady or indecisive; to show doubt or hesitation.

Examples

Her confidence began to waver as the deadline approached.
Despite the strong arguments, he continued to waver on which candidate to support.

Synonyms: hesitate, falter, vacillate, oscillate

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waver (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈweɪvər/

Definition

To become unsteady or indecisive; to show doubt or hesitation.

Examples

Her confidence began to waver as the deadline approached.
Despite the strong arguments, he continued to waver on which candidate to support.
The light from the candle began to waver in the gentle breeze.

How to Use waver

waver on something (prepositional phrase): To be undecided about a particular issue or decision. — "She tends to waver on important decisions, making it hard to move forward."
waver between A and B (prepositional phrase): To be unable to choose between two options. — "He continued to waver between accepting the job offer or pursuing further studies."

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