to wobble
Third Person
wobbles
Present Participle
wobbling
Past Tense
wobbled
Past Participle
wobbled
1
to induce or create an unsteady, rocking, or shaky motion in something
transitive
- The gust of wind wobbled the fragile umbrella, threatening to turn it inside out.
- The vibration from the construction site wobbled the windowpanes in nearby buildings.
- The child wobbled the tower of building blocks, enjoying the anticipation of an impending collapse.
- The sudden movement of the boat wobbled the dishes on the dining table.
- The puppy wobbled the water bowl, creating a small puddle on the kitchen floor.
Synonyms:
2
to shake or tremble with a slight, unsteady motion
- The nervous speaker felt her knees wobble as she addressed the large audience.
- The musician's hands began to wobble slightly as he played the delicate piano piece.
- The frail elderly woman's voice wobbled with emotion as she recounted her life's stories.
- The young child's lower lip would wobble when on the verge of tears.
- The singer's voice began to wobble with vulnerability during the emotional ballad.
Synonyms:
3
to move with an unsteady, rocking, or swaying motion, often implying a lack of stability or balance
- The toddler wobbled as he took his first steps, trying to maintain balance.
- The table wobbled on the uneven floor, making it challenging to set a steady cup of coffee.
- As the bicycle gained speed, the wheels began to wobble, causing the rider to struggle for control.
- The jelly on the plate wobbled with each movement, almost threatening to slide off.
- The loose wheel on the shopping cart caused it to wobble as it was pushed through the supermarket.