The verb 'quaver' often signals the speaker's underlying emotions, like fear or sadness. When she mentioned her lost dog, her voice quavered.
Pro Tip 2/3
Reflects Insecurity
'Quavering' can express lack of confidence, making it unsuitable for strong or assertive statements. I tried to sound confident, but my voice quavered.
Pro Tip 3/3
Tension Revealer
Use 'quaver' to imply that a situation is tense or unsettling without stating it outright. Her quavering reply hinted at the stress we couldn't see.