Wavered (6)
'wavered' is the definition.
('hesitate' can be a synonym of 'waver')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for hesitated that I've seen before include "was indecisive" , "Paused, wavered" , "held back" , "Thought twice" , "Was not keen" .)
'wavered' is the definition.
(faltering is a kind of wavering)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for faltered that I've seen before include "Failed" , "was hesitant" , "Hesitated, moved unsteadily" .)
'wavered' is the definition.
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for swayed that I've seen before include "was unstable" , "lacked stability" , "Ruled; influenced" , "Moved back and forth or sideways" , "was unsteady on one's feet" .)