 oscillate |
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| 1. | [ verb ] be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action | |
| Synonyms: | hover vibrate vacillate | |
| Examples: | "He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement" |
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| Related terms: | hesitate shillyshally oscillation | |
| 2. | [ verb ] move or swing from side to side regularly | |
| Synonyms: | vibrate | |
| Examples: | "the needle on the meter was oscillating" |
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| Related terms: | swing librate hunt oscillation cycle vibrator | |
| Similar spelling: |
oscillator oscillatory oscillation oscillating osculate osculator osculation |
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