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quaver

verb, noun

/ˈkweɪvər/

Meaning

To shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.

Her voice quavered as she spoke before the crowd.

tremble, shake, quiver, waver, falter

steady, firm

voice quavers, quaver with fear, quaver with emotion, quaver sound

To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.

To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.

to move in an energetic or noisy manner; busy activity in a place

to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe

As a verb: to say no to something offered or requested; as a noun: waste material; rubbish.

to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility