WAVER

(noun) the act of moving back and forth
synonyms : flicker , flutter
(noun) the act of pausing uncertainly
"there was a hesitation in his speech"
synonyms : falter , faltering , hesitation
(noun) someone who communicates by waving
(verb) give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency
synonyms : quaver
(verb) sway to and fro
synonyms : weave
(verb) move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern
"the line on the monitor vacillated"
synonyms : fluctuate , vacillate
(verb) move back and forth very rapidly
"the candle flickered"
synonyms : flicker , flitter , flutter , quiver
(verb) move hesitatingly, as if about to give way
synonyms : falter
(verb) pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
"Authorities hesitate to quote exact figures"
synonyms : hesitate , waffle
(verb) be unsure or weak
"Their enthusiasm is faltering"
synonyms : falter

Mnemonics for waver

(Tag: ) Like a sea WAVE going UP and DOWN in taking decision.
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(Tag: English) Wave… Waver person waves to take a tough decision.
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(Tag: ) Waver and quiver... waver is to become unsteady and quiver is to shake or vibrate. They both refer to a state of unsteadiness.
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