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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 eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills

to make someone agitated or confused

to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer

to respond to someone or something

To move air, or to send out a stream of air from the mouth.

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow; a beverage