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vacillate
/ ˈvæsɪˌleɪt /
verb
- to fluctuate in one's opinions; be indecisive
- to sway from side to side physically; totter or waver
Derived Forms
- ˌvacilˈlation, noun
- ˈvacilˌlator, noun
Other Words From
- vac·il·la·tor noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of vacillate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of vacillate1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
On that front, the country and the world have been stuck in a sort of perpetual purgatory, vacillating between priorities and half-measures in a way that leaves no one safe or satisfied.
The show spends so much time vacillating between styles that it neglects to move what should be a thrilling plot forward.
A global shortage of computer chips, brought on by vacillating demand and supply chain issues, is currently rippling through device-makers, of course, but also makers of cars, vacuum cleaners, and stove vents.
Remember, it’s usually the case that the presidential vote will vacillate a bit in a state as more- or less-popular candidates earn their parties’ nominations.
He vacillated between bold proclamations of his faith in God and wrenching grief and confusion.
I kind of self-edit that out of the history, but they did vacillate for quite a while.
It seems like you vacillate between 10 and 20 members at any given time.
Van der Sloot appears to vacillate between apologetic and aloof in his response, captured on hidden camera.
Whether the habit is some fundamental moral habit or the multiplication table, be consistent, do not vacillate.
The double character which pertained to the Popes made them perpetually vacillate between two contradictory systems of policy.
It is a sure knowledge, that does not gaze and vacillate hither and thither according to its own thoughts.
He may have more money one year than another, but his better fortunes never vacillate.
Coxon continued to vacillate between submission to the Governor of Jamaica and open rebellion.
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