
Quaver
Emotional Indicator
The verb 'quaver' often signals the speaker's underlying emotions, like fear or sadness.

When she mentioned her lost dog, her voice quavered.
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.
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.
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