WOBBLED Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

wobbled

verb

variants also wabbled

past tense of wobble

as in shook

to make a series of small irregular or violent movements the patient's hand wobbles so much that he can scarcely hold a glass of water

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as in lurched

to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions the table wobbled whenever I leaned on it

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as in hesitated

to show uncertainty about the right course of action we cannot afford to have the governor wobble at this critical time

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as in faltered

to swing unsteadily back and forth or from side to side the drunk stood up, wobbled for a moment, and fell forward

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Richard Arnold, the chief executive whose departure had already been announced, went round the room and shook everyone’s hand, expressing his belief the future at United would be bright.

Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The camera then cut to Johansson, who shook her head while grimacing.

Toria Sheffield, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024

Definition of shook

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