Quaver

usgb/ˈkweɪvər/
verb

To let your voice shake or tremble, usually because you are nervous or afraid.

His voice quavered slightly while giving the presentation due to nerves.
Visual representation of "quaver" - To let your voice shake or tremble, usually because you are nervous or afraid.

Often appears as...

  • his voice quavered
  • quavered with emotion
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Emotional Indicator

The verb 'quaver' often signals the speaker's underlying emotions, like fear or sadness.

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When she mentioned her lost dog, her voice quavered.
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Reflects Insecurity

'Quavering' can express lack of confidence, making it unsuitable for strong or assertive statements.

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I tried to sound confident, but my voice quavered.
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Tension Revealer

Use 'quaver' to imply that a situation is tense or unsettling without stating it outright.

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Her quavering reply hinted at the stress we couldn't see.
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