English Synonym Finder

vacillate

Definitions

To waver between different opinions or actions; to be irresolute.

To sway unsteadily from one side to another; to oscillate.

Examples

She continued to vacillate between choosing the blue dress and the red one for the gala.

The committee members vacillate on the issue of budget cuts, unable to reach a final consensus.

It is frustrating to watch the stock market vacillate so wildly throughout the trading day.

Synonyms

waver hesitate fluctuate oscillate dither teeter seesaw

Antonyms

decide resolve persist remain steadfast determined settle