falter
verb
1. be unsure or weak
- Their enthusiasm is faltering
Similar word(s): waver
Definition categories: stative, hesitate, waffle, waver
2. move hesitatingly, as if about to give way
Similar word(s): waver
Definition categories: motion, move
3. walk unsteadily
Similar word(s): bumble, stumble
Definition categories: motion, walk
4. speak haltingly
- The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room
Similar word(s): bumble, stammer, stutter
Definition categories: communication, mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize