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Waiver vs. Waver

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"Waiver" vs. "Waver" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

They are homophones. 'Waver' is a verb and it means hesitating to do something, while, 'waiver' is a noun and it means pretending that something does not exist.

Differences

'Waver' means hesitating to do something, whereas, 'waiver' is disobeying a known fact, rule, policy, etc. and pretending that it does not exist. Look at the following examples:

She never wavered in her love for Thomas.

How can we convince them to grant us a waiver?

Similarities

They only have similar pronunciations.

Are They Interchangeable?

Since they have different meanings, they cannot be used interchangeably. 'Waiver' refers to pretending something does not exist, whereas, 'waver' indicates hesitation. Compare:

✓ Many people are wavering between different universities and do not know which one to choose.

X Many people are waivering between different universities and do not know which one to choose.

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