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Definition of "vacillate" []
- To sway from one side to the other; oscillate. (verb-intransitive)
- To swing indecisively from one course of action or opinion to another. See Synonyms at hesitate. (verb-intransitive)
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Use "vacillate" in a sentence
- "The word vacillate means “to be indecisive … to sway from side to side.”"
- "Versions of the words "vacillate" and "indecisive" were much more in evidence on the McCain campaign conference call this morning than in past calls."
- "And let's face it - as military family members we often vacillate between reaching out and pulling back abruptly when no one grabs the hand we've extended."
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