Antonyms for teetered

Grammar : Verb

Spell : tee-ter

Phonetic Transcription : ˈti tər

Definition of teetered

Origin : 1843, "to seesaw," alteration of Middle English titter "move unsteadily," probably from Old Norse titra "to shake, shiver, totter," related to German zittern "to tremble." Noun teeter-totter "see-saw" is attested from 1905.

verb wobble back and forth

Example sentences :

As she teetered out, it was plain that she was all but in a panic to get away.
Extract from : « The Rich Little Poor Boy » by Eleanor Gates

He laid the spoon on the rim of the cup again and teetered it.
Extract from : « The Pagan Madonna » by Harold MacGrath

Friar Mathieu turned and teetered precariously at the top of the steps.
Extract from : « The Saracen: The Holy War » by Robert Shea

"Well—" He teetered a little on his feet and stroked his mustache.
Extract from : « Hidden Gold » by Wilder Anthony

The great stone in the roof, crumbled by ages, slipped and teetered.
Extract from : « Gladiator » by Philip Wylie

There it teetered while the spectators as one, held their breath.
Extract from : « Dan Carter and the Cub Honor » by Mildred A. Wirt

He teetered, almost lost his balance and fell back against the wall.
Extract from : « Deadly City » by Paul W. Fairman

First, of course, he teetered back and forth on his chair three times.
Extract from : « The Boy Grew Older » by Heywood Broun

It teetered crazily over the ten foot drop to the floor below.
Extract from : « Feline Red » by Robert Sampson

He teetered so enthusiastically that he sat down unexpectedly and with much emphasis.
Extract from : « Cabin Fever » by B. M. Bower

Synonyms for teetered

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