Answer:

falters

AnswerCrossword Clue
FALTERSMakes a misstep
FALTERSHesitates
FALTERSStumbles
FALTERSHesitates in purpose.
FALTERSShows uncertainty.
FALTERSHesitates.
FALTERSBumbles
FALTERSBumbles, stumbles and hesitates