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waver
[/ˈweɪvər/]
verb
vacilar
1.
to hesitate or be indecisive; to show uncertainty
She wavered between accepting and rejecting the job offer.
Ela vacilou entre aceitar e rejeitar a oferta de emprego.
2.
to move back and forth unsteadily; to flicker or fluctuate
The candlelight wavered in the breeze.
A luz da vela vacilou com a brisa.
3.
to become less strong or determined; to falter
His confidence wavered when faced with criticism.
Sua confiança vacilou quando enfrentou críticas.
Synonyms
hesitate
vacillate
falter
fluctuate
flicker
waver
dither
Antonyms
decide
commit
stabilize
persist
resolve
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
vacilar
most common term for indecision
Brazil
oscilar
used for physical movement or fluctuation
Portugal
vacilar
equivalent Portuguese usage
Portugal
hesitar
alternative for showing uncertainty
Related Idioms & Phrases
waver in one's resolve
waver on a decision
without wavering
stand firm without wavering
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