Vocabulary Entry

quaver

|verb • noun

verb

To shake or tremble, often used to describe a voice that is unsteady.

Example Sentences

"Her voice began to quaver as she spoke about her loss."

"The dog quavered with excitement when it saw its owner."

"During the presentation, he tried to calm his nerves, but his voice continued to quaver."

noun

Example Sentences

"There was a quaver in her voice that indicated her fear."

"He took a deep breath to steady the quaver in his speech."

"The quaver of the violin added an emotional touch to the performance."