To have passed from one form, state, or level to another
Past tense for to hesitate or be undecided between two opinions or courses of action
“It is therefore odd to watch him waver and wobble over an issue that is not only outrageously unjust to Indian cricketers, but also flagrantly illegal.”
Past tense for to flutter or move in a quivering or undulating way
“His huge black cloak started to waver in the wind and slowly he turned around.”
Past tense for to falter or become unsteady
“The deafening sound jolts him as the building starts to waver around them.”
Past tense for to flicker or shine unsteadily or as if about to be extinguished
“The lights begin to waver and he closes his eyes as two tears draw a glistening trail down his cheeks.”
Past tense for to take or perform in turns, changing back and forth or in succession
Past tense for to briefly stop or interrupt an action
Past tense for to hesitate or be reluctant to do something (that one thinks may be wrong)
Past tense for to suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust
Past tense for to change direction as a result of entering a different medium
Past tense for to have doubts or suspicions about
Past tense for to yield or lose one's resolve
(of one's voice) Past tense for to speak haltingly
Past tense for to physically give way under force or pressure
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