waver

verb

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There are 2 syllables in the word waver.

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How to pronounce waver:

Definition of waver:

waver (verb):: to swing from one thing to another; pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness.; to vacillate irresolutely between choices fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction

Synonyms for waver:

be indecisive

be irresolute

be unable to decide

be unable to make up your mind

blow hot and cold

boggle

debate

dither

doubt

dwell on

falter

fluctuate

halt

hang back

hesitate

hover

hum and haw

linger

linger over

oscillate

scruple

seesaw

shillyshally

stagger

swither

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Antonyms for waver:

advance

appease

balance

be calm

be decisive

be determined

be eager to

be of fixed opinion

be resolute

be static

be still

calm

come to a conclusion

commit oneself

composure

conclude

confront

continue

decide

determine

dive in

face

fix

forge

forge ahead

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