VACILLATE


Meaning of VACILLATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈva-sə-ˌlāt ]

intransitive verb

( -lat·ed ; -lat·ing )

Etymology: Latin vacillatus, past participle of vacillare to sway, waver — more at wink

Date: 1597

1.

a. : to sway through lack of equilibrium

b. : fluctuate , oscillate

2. : to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses

Synonyms: see hesitate

• vac·il·lat·ing·ly -ˌlā-tiŋ-lē adverb

• vac·il·la·tor -ˌlā-tər noun

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