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VACILLATE

(verb)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Vacillate.

How to pronounce vacillate:

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Vacillate - as a verb

Be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

Example: "He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hover11oscillate11vibrate12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hesitate11waffle15waver11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern

Example: "The line on the monitor vacillated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fluctuate14waver11

Example Sentences

"She vacillated between going to the party and staying home."
"The jury vacillated for hours before reaching a verdict."
"I vacillate on whether to order pizza or cook dinner."
"He vacillated on accepting the job offer."
"The politician vacillated on the issue during the debate."
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Word Game Points

Is VACILLATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, vacillate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

VACILLATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is VACILLATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, vacillate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
VACILLATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is VACILLATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, vacillate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
VACILLATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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