n : the act of pausing uncertainly; "there was a hesitation in
his speech" [syn: hesitation, waver, faltering]
v 1: be unsure or weak; "Their enthusiasm is faltering" [syn: waver]
2: move hesitatingly, as if about to give way [syn: waver]
3: walk unsteadily [syn: stumble, bumble]
4: speak haltingly [syn: bumble, stutter, stammer]