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Meaning of the word wobble in English

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wobble

US /ˈwɑː.bəl/
UK /ˈwɑː.bəl/
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Verb

1.

move unsteadily from side to side

Example:
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The table began to wobble as he leaned on it.
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The child's first steps made him wobble.
Synonym:
swayrockteetertotterreel
2.

hesitate or waver in opinion or purpose

Example:
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His confidence began to wobble under pressure.
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The government's policy on the economy started to wobble.
Synonym:
hesitatewaverfaltervacillatedither

Noun

1.

an unsteady movement from side to side

Example:
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The chair had a slight wobble.
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He felt a wobble in his knees.
Synonym:
swayrockshaketremorquiver
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Related Word:
wobbly