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teeter

The word “teeter” has 2 syllables: tee-ter

It's pronounced as /ˈtiːtɚ/

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In the thesaurus, “teeter” has 71 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for teeter along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for teeter

Antonyms for teeter

Meanings of teeter

  • noun
    1. A teeter-totter or seesaw.
  • verb
    1. To tilt back and forth on an edge.
    2. To be indecisive.
    3. To be close to becoming a typically negative situation.

Example Sentences

  • The child began to teeter on the edge of the curb.
  • She watched the vase teeter before it finally fell.
  • He seemed to teeter between laughter and tears.
  • The ladder began to teeter under his weight.
  • They continue to teeter on the brink of financial collapse.

On this page you'll find 76 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to teeter, such as: advance, back down, balance, barge, blunder, budge, careen.

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