English

waver

ˈweɪ.vɚ, ˈweɪ.və(ɹ), ˈweɪvər
Meaning: to lose strength or determination; to hesitate
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈweɪ.və(ɹ), ˈweɪvər

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base waver
3rd person singular present wavers
Present participle waverring
Past waverred
Will future will waver
Going-to future going to waver
Imperative negative don't waver / do not waver

Example sentences

Despite the criticism, she did not waver from her original plan.
Despite the criticism, she did not waver from her original plan.
His conviction that honesty is always the best policy never wavered.
His conviction that honesty is always the best policy never wavered.

Usage Notes

Used to describe someone becoming unsteady in their resolve or a physical object (like a flame) shaking or flickering.

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