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waver in Dutch

waver in Dutch is wuiver, zwaaier, beven — waver means to hesitate or show signs of doubt, especially about a decision or resolve.

waver in Dutch

wuiver
noun
One who waves their arms, or causes something to swing or wave.
zwaaier
noun
One who waves their arms, or causes something to swing or wave.
beven
verb
Of a body part such as an eye or hand, or the voice: to become unsteady; to shake, to tremble.
schudden
verb
Of a body part such as an eye or hand, or the voice: to become unsteady; to shake, to tremble.
flikkeren
verb
Of light, shadow, or a partly obscured thing: to flicker, to glimmer, to quiver.
flitsen
verb
Of light, shadow, or a partly obscured thing: to flicker, to glimmer, to quiver.
schommelen
verb
Chiefly of a quality or thing: to change, to fluctuate, to vary.
variëren
verb
Chiefly of a quality or thing: to change, to fluctuate, to vary.
twijfelen
verb
To feel or show doubt or indecision; to be indecisive between choices; to vacillate.
weifelen
verb
To feel or show doubt or indecision; to be indecisive between choices; to vacillate.
wiegen
verb
(archaic) To sway back and forth, as if about to fall; to reel, to stagger, to totter.
wuiven
verb
(archaic) To sway back and forth, as if about to fall; to reel, to stagger, to totter.
zwaaien
verb
(archaic) To sway back and forth, as if about to fall; to reel, to stagger, to totter.

What does "waver" mean?

  1. verb To hesitate or show signs of doubt, especially about a decision or resolve.
    "He wavered before finally signing the contract."
  2. verb To sway or move unsteadily, as if about to fall or fail.
    "The flame wavered in the draft from the open door."
  3. noun An instance of hesitating or losing steadiness.
    "There was a slight waver in his voice as he spoke."
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waver in a sentence

  • He wavered before finally signing the contract.
  • Her support for the plan never wavered, even under pressure.
  • The flame wavered in the draft from the open door.
  • There was a slight waver in his voice as he spoke.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "waver" in Dutch?

"waver" in Dutch is wuiver, zwaaier, beven. waver means: To hesitate or show signs of doubt, especially about a decision or resolve.

How do you use "waver" in a sentence?

Example: "He wavered before finally signing the contract." In Dutch, "waver" is wuiver, zwaaier, beven.

Are there other ways to say "waver" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 13 translations listed for "waver": wuiver, zwaaier, beven, schudden, flikkeren, flitsen.

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