Waver
(verb)
- To move or proceed with an irregular, unsteady, or uncertain motion.
- To vacillate in opinion or action.
- To cause to be unsteady or uncertain.
Origin:
Middle english, from old english wæfre "wavering, unstable"; related to old high german wabar "uncertain", old norse vafr "wavering".
Examples:
- The leaves of the tree waver in the wind.
- He wavered on whether or not to buy the car.
- She waivered between staying and leaving the company.
- The stock market waivered in a state of flux.
- His decision waivered as he weighed the pros and cons.