falter

Noun
  1. The act of pausing uncertainly (synset 101065274)
    "there was a hesitation in his speech"
    is a type of: pause - temporary inactivity
    same as: faltering, hesitation, waver
Verb
  1. Be unsure or weak (synset 202746079)
    "Their enthusiasm is faltering"
    is a type of: hesitate, waffle, waver - pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
    same as: waver
  2. Move hesitatingly, as if about to give way (synset 201905282)
    is a type of: move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
    same as: waver
  3. Walk unsteadily (synset 201905126)
    "The drunk man stumbled about"
    is a type of: walk - use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
    same as: bumble, stumble
  4. Speak haltingly (synset 200983576)
    "The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room"
    is a type of: mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize - express in speech
    same as: bumble, stammer, stutter

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