wanken.
to sway, waver (swing slowly, usually such that there is danger of fall or collapse)
Meaning & usage
to sway, waver (swing slowly, usually such that there is danger of fall or collapse)
Der Boxer wankte, fiel aber nicht.
Das Gebäude wankte gefährlich.
to stagger, totter, reel (walk swayingly)
to falter, waver (be on the verge of defection, grow weak in enthusiasm, faith, loyalty)
Auch in aller Drangsal wollen wir nicht wanken und unsere Überzeugung treu bekennen.
Where this word comes from
From Middle High German wanken, from Old High German wankōn, from Proto-West Germanic *wankōn, from Proto-Germanic *wankōną.
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