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tot·ter·ing | \ ˈtä-tə-riŋ 
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\Definition of tottering
1a : being in an unstable condition
a tottering building
b : walking unsteadily
2 : lacking firmness or stability : insecure a tottering regime
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Synonyms for tottering
Synonyms
- aquiver,
- atremble,
- quaking,
- quavery,
- quivering,
- shaking,
- shaky,
- shuddering,
- shuddery,
- tottery,
- trembling,
- trembly,
- tremulous,
- wobbling
- (also wabbling),
- wobbly
- (also wabbly)
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The first known use of tottering was in 1534
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