waver
11 points
English
5 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #29,351
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
noun
the act of moving back and forth
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/wˈeɪvɝː/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural wavers
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the act of pausing uncertainly
give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency
sway from side to side
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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