Synonyms: hesitation, falter, faltering, waver
Definition: the act of pausing uncertainly
Usage: there was a hesitation in his speech
Similar words: pause
Definition: temporary inactivity
Synonyms: bumble, falter, stammer, stutter
Definition: speak haltingly
Usage: The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room
Similar words: speak, verbalise, verbalize, utter, mouth, talk
Definition: express in speech
Usage: She talks a lot of nonsense; This depressed patient does not verbalize
Synonyms: stumble, falter, bumble
Definition: walk unsteadily
Usage: The drunk man stumbled about
Similar words: walk
Definition: use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
Usage: Walk, don't run!; We walked instead of driving; She walks with a slight limp; The patient cannot walk yet; Walk over to the cabinet
Definition: move hesitatingly, as if about to give way
Similar words: move
Definition: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
Usage: He moved his hand slightly to the right
Definition: be unsure or weak
Usage: Their enthusiasm is faltering
Similar words: waver, waffle, hesitate
Definition: pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
Usage: Authorities hesitate to quote exact figures