quaver
verb (used without object)
to shake tremulously; quiver or tremble.
Example Sentences
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The voice that sang it was profound and strong, but quavering and not quite in tune: an old oak tree with a strong trunk but with branches starting to kink and leaves to wither.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2025
HAILEY, Idaho — Paul Rytting listened as a woman, voice quavering, told him her story.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 12, 2023
A caller who did not identify himself pleaded in a quavering voice for the council to oppose the ban.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2023
“She brightened my life with her happiness and bravery. I will keep preserving her spirit,” Hsiao said in a quavering voice.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 31, 2023
Harry heard the final, quavering note from the bagpipe with relief.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
