wobbled

VERB

stagger, quake

Synonyms

STRONGEST

careen falter flounder lurch oscillate quiver reel seesaw shimmy stumble sway teeter totter tremble vacillate vibrate waver wiggle

STRONG

rock roll shake swing weave

WEAK

be unsteady

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be still remain stay steady

STRONG

stabilize

Example Sentences

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Another woman’s voice wobbled as she described working in a healthcare facility in Santa Monica, where they could see the blaze last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The trade wobbled briefly this March following the onset of hostilities in the Middle East and went back into overdrive the past several weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

All across Europe, incumbent governments have wobbled into the face of economic headwinds and impatient electorates.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Stocks wobbled to start trade on Monday, but gained strength later in the day.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

He opened his eyes, wobbled to his feet, stretched a long stretch, and shook himself all over, slowly, as if he were coming back alive.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles