waver
waver Lexical Profile
waver Game Scores & Validity
• verb
To be undecided between two opinions or courses of action; to hesitate or become weaker in resolve.
"Despite the unexpected challenges, her commitment to the research project never wavered."
To shake, tremble, or move in a quivering and unsteady way (especially of a light, flame, or voice).
"The candle flame wavered in the slight draft coming from the hallway."
• noun
An act of hesitating, or a quivering, unsteady movement or sound.
"There was a slight waver in his voice as he delivered the emotional farewell speech."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'waver' (to hesitate, falter, or tremble) with its homophone 'waiver' (a formal relinquishment of a right or claim, or the document recording it).
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English waveren, likely from Old Norse vafra ('to hover or move unsteadily'), representing a frequentative form related to the Germanic root of 'wave'.