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    Synonyms & Similar Words

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    Meaning of Vacillate

    The primary meaning of the word "vacillate" is to hesitate or waver in one's decisions or actions.

    Definitions

    • To hesitate or waver in one's decisions or actions, often due to indecision or lack of confidence
    • * To fluctuate or oscillate between different opinions, options, or courses of action
    • * To be indecisive or uncertain, often resulting in a lack of progress or momentum

    Etymology of Vacillate

    The word "vacillate" originates from the Latin word "vacillare," which means "to sway" or "to waver"
    The Latin word is derived from "vacillare," which is a frequentative form of "vagari," meaning "to wander" or "to stray"
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a state of indecision or uncertainty

    Example Uses

    • She vacillated between accepting the job offer and pursuing further education
    • * He vacillated over the decision to invest in the company, unsure of its potential for growth
    • * The team vacillated between different strategies, ultimately deciding to stick with their original plan
    • * The politician's vacillating stance on the issue lost her the support of her constituents
    • * The company's vacillating financial performance made it difficult to predict its future success

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    decide determine settle resolve conclude finalize confirm affirm ratify validate verify ascertain establish fix set stabilize steady firm solidify consolidate unify coalesce converge agree concur accede acquiesce comply cooperate harmonize reconcile compromise mediate arbitrate adjudicate judge decree dictate command direct instruct guide lead govern rule dominate control master overcome overpower overwhelm suppress subdue quell quash crush annihilate demolish destroy eradicate exterminate liquidate eliminate abolish abrogate repeal revoke rescind cancel annul void nullify negate deny refute repudiate disavow disclaim disown renounce forsake abandon desert relinquish surrender yield capitulate succumb