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Waver (Noun)

Meaning 1

The act of pausing uncertainly; "there was a hesitation in his speech".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • As she stood at the altar, there was a waver in her voice that hinted at her second thoughts about marrying him.
  • The child's resolve to ask for a cookie began to waver when her mother mentioned the long line of chores she still had to complete.
  • After years of smoking, he noticed a waver in his usual routine as he struggled to finish a pack a day.
  • There was a waver in the driver's tone as he tried to reassure his nervous passengers that everything was going to be okay.
  • Her waver in conviction was clear as she failed to make eye contact while discussing the pros and cons of the investment opportunity.

Synonyms

  • Faltering
  • Hesitation
  • Falter

Hypernyms

  • Pause

Related Words

  • Waver (verb)

Meaning 2

Someone who communicates by waving.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Related Words

  • Wave (verb)

Meaning 3

The act of moving back and forth.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Flicker
  • Flutter

Hypernyms

  • Movement
  • Move
  • Motility

Related Words

  • Waver (verb)
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