schwanken

Definitions of schwanken
  1. verb
    move unsteadily, with a rocking motion
    synonyms: wanken
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    type of:
    bewegen, fortbewegen
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  2. verb
    move without being stable, as if threatening to fall
    synonyms: wanken
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    type of:
    schaukeln
    move back and forth or sideways
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