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WAVER

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Waver.

How to pronounce waver:

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Waver - as a noun

Someone who communicates by waving

The act of pausing uncertainly

Example: "There was a hesitation in his speech"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
falter9faltering13hesitation13

The act of moving back and forth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flicker16flutter10

Waver - as a verb

Pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

Example: "Authorities hesitate to quote exact figures"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hesitate11waffle15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be unsure or weak

Example: "Their enthusiasm is faltering"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
falter9

Move hesitatingly, as if about to give way

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
falter9

Move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern

Example: "The line on the monitor vacillated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fluctuate14vacillate14

Move back and forth very rapidly

Example: "The candle flickered"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flicker16flitter10flutter10quiver18

Sway from side to side

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
weave11

Give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quaver18

Example Sentences

"Her faith in the team wavered after they lost the game."
"I will not waver in my commitment to this cause."
"The politician wavered on his stance during the debate."
"She wavered between ordering pizza or sushi for dinner."
"His confidence wavered when he saw the difficulty of the task."
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Word Game Points

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

WAVER has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is WAVER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, waver is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WAVER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is WAVER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, waver is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WAVER has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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