I always use the steps, but...it's scary how they wobble...so I'd like you to hold them steady.
Source: tatoeba (326857)
Wobble
/ˈwɑbl̩/
Synonyms for "wobble" (230 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (46)
alternateamblearrhythmiaback and fillbargeblow hot and coldbobbobblebouncebowl alongbrokennessbumpbundlecapriciousnesscareenchangechatterchoppinessclumpcoggle
Adjective(1 words)
Strong matches (69)
fits and startsflounceflounderfluctuatefluctuationflutterfootfootsloggo through phasesgrimacehalthave an aguehippety-hophitchhobblehophustleinconstancyintermittenceirregularity
Verb(2 words)
Related words (115)
ring the changesrockrollroughnesssashaysaunterscuffscufflescuttleseesawshakeshambleshiftshilly shallyshilly-shallyshimmyshivershockshuddershuffle
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sidlesingle-footskipslinkslitherslogslouchspasticitysporadicitysporadicnessspottinessstaggerstalkstammerstampstompstraddlestragglestridestrollstrutstumblestumpswagswaggerswayswingteeterteeter totterteeter-tottertergiversatetictittuptoddletoppletosstottertraipsetrembletremortriptrudgeturntwitchtwitteruncertaintyunevennessunmethodicalnessunpredictabilityunsteadinessunsystematicnessvacillatevariabilityvaryvibratewaddlewagwagglewamblewavewaverwax and waneweavewhimsicalitywiggle
Noun(21 words)
rockrotation irregularityshakeshakinessshimmiesstaggeringteeterteeteringtoddlingtotteringtrembletremortrilluncertaintyunsteadinessvacillatevacillationwarbleswarblingwaver
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Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: alternate, ambivalence, amble, arrhythmia, axial variation.
- Sentence evidence is available for wobble, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "wobble".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "wobble"
Keep "wobble" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "wobble" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "wobble", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "wobble" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesMore specific
16 entriesCollocations
9 entriesdata wobblegimbal wobblemechanical wobbleslight wobbletable wobblewheel wobblewobble amplitudewobble anglewobble axis
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
18 total sentences available.
The NASA researchers say the so-called “wobble” in the moon’s orbit is part of an 18.6-year cycle, recorded as far back as 1728.
Source: tatoeba (11011024)
Basically, when too many people walked over the bridge at one time, each footstep exerted a slight sideways force, which, in turn, caused a very noticeable wobble.
Source: tatoeba (11796386)
If you tighten the screws on the chair legs, it won’t wobble anymore and will be safe to sit on.
Source: tatoeba (13500480)
Showing 4 of 18 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "wobble"?
Closest matches include alternate, ambivalence, amble, arrhythmia, axial variation.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "wobble"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.