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Quavering Definition & Meaning

quavering
adjective
  1. (of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear; "the old lady's quavering voice"; "spoke timidly in a tremulous voice"

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What does quavering mean?
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear; "the old lady's quavering voice"; "spoke timidly in a tremulous voice"
What part of speech is quavering?
Quavering is an adjective.

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