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vacillate

/vækɪˈleɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does vacillate mean?

verb

To hesitate or waver in opinion or decision, often repeatedly or indecisively. To be undecided or uncertain about what to do.

Example

"She vacillated between two job offers, unable to make a decision."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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