waver
waver
Intransitive Verb
past: waveredpp: wavereding: wavering
This term describes a lack of stability, whether physical or psychological. When applied to light or sound, it suggests a flickering or trembling quality that disrupts a steady state, creating a sense of fragility or instability.
In a mental or emotional context, it refers to a lapse in confidence or commitment. It captures the precise moment of hesitation where a person fluctuates between two choices or begins to doubt a previously firm conviction.
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Phrasal Verbs
waver back and forth
to oscillate between two different opinions or decisions
She continued to waver back and forth between accepting the job offer and staying in her current role.