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Procrastinate vs Vacillate - What's the difference?

procrastinate | vacillate |


In lang=en terms the difference between procrastinate and vacillate

is that procrastinate is to put off; to delay (something) while vacillate is to swing indecisively from one course of action or opinion to another.

As verbs the difference between procrastinate and vacillate

is that procrastinate is to put off; to delay taking action; to wait until later while vacillate is to sway unsteadily from one side to the other; oscillate.

Vacillate vs Inveterate - What's the difference?

vacillate | inveterate |


As verbs the difference between vacillate and inveterate

is that vacillate is to sway unsteadily from one side to the other; oscillate while inveterate is (obsolete) to fix and settle by long continuance; to entrench.

As an adjective inveterate is

old; firmly established by long continuance; of long standing; obstinately deep-rooted; as, an inveterate disease; an inveterate habit.

Vacillate vs Waffling - What's the difference?

vacillate | waffling |


As verbs the difference between vacillate and waffling

is that vacillate is to sway unsteadily from one side to the other; oscillate while waffling is (to ramble on without a point; to argue a point without substantial evidence or a clear opinion).

As a noun waffling is

a repetitive speech or response to a question.

Vacillate vs Scruple - What's the difference?

vacillate | scruple | Related terms |

Vacillate is a related term of scruple.


In lang=en terms the difference between vacillate and scruple

is that vacillate is to swing indecisively from one course of action or opinion to another while scruple is to be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience.

As verbs the difference between vacillate and scruple

is that vacillate is to sway unsteadily from one side to the other; oscillate while scruple is to be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience.

As a noun scruple is

(obsolete) a weight of twenty grains; the third part of a dram.

Vacillate vs Inscrutable - What's the difference?

vacillate | inscrutable |


As a verb vacillate

is to sway unsteadily from one side to the other; oscillate.

As an adjective inscrutable is

difficult or impossible to comprehend, fathom or interpret.

As a noun inscrutable is

one who or that which is inscrutable; a person, etc that cannot be comprehended.

Doubt vs Vacillate - What's the difference?

doubt | vacillate | Synonyms |

Doubt is a synonym of vacillate.


As verbs the difference between doubt and vacillate

is that doubt is (ambitransitive) to lack confidence in; to disbelieve, question, or suspect while vacillate is to sway unsteadily from one side to the other; oscillate.

As a noun doubt

is uncertainty, disbelief.

Dubious vs Vacillate - What's the difference?

dubious | vacillate |


As an adjective dubious

is arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.

As a verb vacillate is

to sway unsteadily from one side to the other; oscillate.

Vacillate vs Flounder - What's the difference?

vacillate | flounder |


In lang=en terms the difference between vacillate and flounder

is that vacillate is to swing indecisively from one course of action or opinion to another while flounder is to act clumsily or confused; to struggle or be flustered.

As verbs the difference between vacillate and flounder

is that vacillate is to sway unsteadily from one side to the other; oscillate while flounder is to flop around as a fish out of water.

As a noun flounder is

a european species of flatfish having dull brown colouring with reddish-brown blotches; fluke, european flounder,.

Qualm vs Vacillate - What's the difference?

qualm | vacillate |


As a noun qualm

is smoke.

As a verb vacillate is

to sway unsteadily from one side to the other; oscillate.

Vacillate vs Fleeting - What's the difference?

vacillate | fleeting |


As verbs the difference between vacillate and fleeting

is that vacillate is to sway unsteadily from one side to the other; oscillate while fleeting is .

As an adjective fleeting is

passing quickly.

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