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.
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Meaning 3
The act of moving back and forth.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.