oscilar

Definitions of oscilar
  1. verb
    be unstable
    synonyms: fluctuar, variar
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    type of:
    convertirse, transformarse
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
  2. verb
    sway to and fro
    synonyms: fluctuar, vacilar
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    type of:
    columpiarse, contonearse, inclinarse
    move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
  3. verb
    move back and forth or sideways
    synonyms: balancearse, inclinarse, ladearse, mecer, mecerse, tambalearse
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    types:
    bambolearse, tambalearse
    move without being stable, as if threatening to fall
  4. verb
    sway gently back and forth, as in a nodding motion
    synonyms: cabecear, inclinarse, ladearse
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    type of:
    mover, moverse, trasladar
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  5. verb
    move or swing from side to side regularly
    synonyms: fluctuar, vibrar
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    type of:
    columpiarse, contonearse, inclinarse
    move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
  6. verb
    move back and forth very rapidly
    synonyms: estremecerse, ondear, temblar, vacilar, vibrar
  7. verb
    move hesitatingly, as if about to give way
    synonyms: vacilar
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    type of:
    mover, moverse, trasladar
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  8. verb
    move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
    synonyms: agitar, agitarse, menearse, ondear, ondular, volar
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    type of:
    mover, moverse, trasladar
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
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