ˈfɔːltə(r) ˈfɔːltə(r) ˈflʌtɚ ˈflʌtə ˈflʌtɚ ˈflʌtə ˈhɛzɪteɪt hɛzɪˈteɪʃən ˈkweɪvə(ɹ) ˈvæ.sə.leɪt ˈweɪ.və(ɹ) ˈweɪ.vɚ ˈweɪ.və(ɹ) ˈweɪ.vɚ

the act of moving back and forth give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency the act of pausing uncertainly there was a hesitation in his speech sway from side to side move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern the line on the monitor vacillated move back and forth very rapidly the candle flickered move hesitatingly, as if about to give way pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness Authorities hesitate to quote exact figures be unsure or weak Their enthusiasm is faltering someone who communicates by waving