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quavering

adjective

(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear

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Word length
9
Starts with
Q
Ends with
G
Contains
UA
Scrabble score
22
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. (of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear

    “the old lady's quavering voice”

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the old lady's quavering voice
spoke timidly in a tremulous voice

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