Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vacillate
verb
/ˈvæs.ɪ.leɪt/
Definition
To waver between different opinions or actions; to fluctuate.
Examples
- She vacillated between accepting the job offer and staying at her current job.
- During the meeting, he vacillated on his stance regarding the proposal.
- It’s common to vacillate when faced with tough decisions.
Meaning
Vacillate means to be indecisive or to swing back and forth between choices or feelings.
Synonyms
- waver
- oscillate
- hesitate
- fluctuate
- alternate
