Answer: falters

AnswerCrossword Clue
FALTERSMakes a misstep
FALTERSHesitates
FALTERSStumbles
FALTERSHesitates in purpose.
FALTERSShows uncertainty.
FALTERSHesitates.
FALTERSBumbles
FALTERSBumbles, stumbles and hesitates
faltersto speak hesitantly
faltersto move unsteadily
faltersto hesitate or waver
faltersFALTER, to hesitate (to hold back or delay)