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quavering Synonyms

Another word for quavering

Choosing another word for quavering depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Trembling, shaking, or vibrating, especially in reference to a person's voice due to nervousness, weakness, or strong emotion.

Usage Example

"The witness answered the attorney's questions in a soft, trembling voice."

Strongest
trembling
tremulous
shaky
Strong
faltering
wavering
quivering
unsteady
shaking

• noun (Context 2)

The act or sound of trembling, shaking, or speaking in an unsteady, vibrato-like voice.

Usage Example

"A slight tremor in the speaker's tone betrayed his anxiety before the large audience."

Strongest
tremor
trembling
Strong
quivering
wavering
shakiness

Opposites of quavering

The opposite of quavering shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

steady
steadiness
firm
unwavering
firmness
composed
calm
See all opposites of quavering

• Nearby Words

quash
quasi
quaver
quavering
quaveringly
quay
quayside

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Quavering. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/quavering
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