Oscillate vs. Vacillate
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Difference Between Oscillate and Vacillate
Oscillateverb
(intransitive) To swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm.
A pendulum oscillates slower as it gets longer.Vacillateverb
(intransitive) To sway unsteadily from one side to the other; oscillate.
Oscillateverb
(intransitive) To vacillate between conflicting opinions, etc.
The mood for change oscillated from day to day.Vacillateverb
(intransitive) To swing indecisively from one course of action or opinion to another.
Oscillateverb
(intransitive) To vary above and below a mean value.
Vacillateverb
be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action;
He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirementADVERTISEMENT
Oscillateverb
be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action;
He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirementVacillateverb
move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern;
the line on the monitor vacillatedOscillateverb
move or swing from side to side regularly;
the needle on the meter was oscillating
