vacillation
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In Rushdie's hands, and with only a few seconds to think about it, Hamlet became The Elsinore Vacillation.
From Slate • Aug. 20, 2012
Yes, that one, the one which if it were a Robert Ludlum thriller would have to be called The Elsinore Vacillation.
From The Guardian • Jul. 21, 2012
Vacillation, the attempt to combine contradictory drives, has been the pattern.
From Time Magazine Archive
Vacillation and appeasement were evident in many of his actions .
From Time Magazine Archive
Vacillation would ensue, Napoleon felt, on a central attack, and in that vacillation he intended to repeat with Bl�cher what he had done with Brunswick at Jena.
From The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. IV. (of IV.) by Sloane, William Milligan
Vocabulary lists containing vacillation
"The Palace Thief" by Ethan Canin
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Spoon River Anthology
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
David Copperfield
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
