Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dodder
verb
/ˈdɒdər/
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Definition
To tremble or shake as from weakness or old age.
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Examples
- She began to dodder as she tried to stand up after sitting for so long.
- The old man would dodder down the street, leaning on his cane for support.
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Meaning
Dodder refers to the shaking or trembling often associated with frailty or the effects of aging.
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Synonyms
- totter
- teeter
- wobble