vacillates

The word “vacillates” has 3 syllables: va-cil-lates

It's pronounced as /ˈvæsɪˌleɪts/

What is synonym and antonym for vacillates?

In the thesaurus, “vacillates” has 62 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for vacillates

alternate
backs down
balances
be indecisive
be irresolute
change
change mind
considers
dallies
dawdles
debates
delays
deliberates
dither
dithers
equivocates
falters
fence-straddle
fluctuate
halts
hangs back
haws
hedge
hedges
hem and haw
hems
hesitate
hesitates
hover
lingers
oscillate
oscillates
pause
pauses
ponders
procrastinates
pussyfoot around
pussyfoots
reel
rock
run hot and cold
scruples
seesaw
shilly-shallies
shilly-shally
stagger
staggers
straddle
sway
sways
swing
teeters
wabbles
waffle
waffles
waits
waver
wavers
weighs
whiffle
wobbles
yo-yo

Antonyms for vacillates

advances
budges
continue
continues
decides
hold
persist
remain
stay
stirs

Meanings of vacillates

verb
1. To sway unsteadily from one side to the other; oscillate.
2. To swing indecisively from one course of action or opinion to another.

Example Sentences

The weather in spring often vacillates between warm and cool temperatures.
She vacillates between different workout routines to keep things interesting.
The stock market vacillates based on economic indicators and investor sentiment.
His opinion on the matter frequently vacillates depending on new information.
The cat vacillates between playful antics and moments of quiet observation.

On this page you'll find 72 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vacillates, such as: advances, alternate, backs down, balances, be indecisive, be irresolute, budges.

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