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Waver (Verb)

Pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness; "Authorities hesitate to quote exact figures".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The tourists hesitated to cross the rickety bridge at first, but then proceeded cautiously.
She wavered for a moment before making the drastic decision.
His voice trembled as he wavered over how to break the news.
He didn't waver in his statements about the robbery despite police interrogation.
Her loyalty began to waver as the trial revealed the company's questionable ethics.

Give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency.

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Move back and forth very rapidly; "the candle flickered".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Be unsure or weak; "Their enthusiasm is faltering".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Move hesitatingly, as if about to give way.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Her voice began to waver as she struggled to hold back tears during the eulogy.
His knees started to waver beneath him as he realized the true height of the cliff.
She saw her rival's confidence begin to waver, sensing an opportunity to regain the lead.
The suspect's alibi started to waver under intense questioning from the prosecutor.
The hikers' footing started to waver as the steep slope gave way to loose gravel.