falter

And it was because you did not falter, because you risked all, that you gained me.

Volley after volley thundered down upon them as they climbed, but not once did the dodging charge up the slope pause or falter.

Mary, entirely taken by surprise, could only falter, ‘I can only do whatever he wishes.’

All memory of Sayre, if there indeed had been any to make her falter in her purpose, now departed.

Still since even such a situation called for a retort he essayed one in a falter that travestied the boldness of his words.

When the sword of the Spirit began to be waved, Belial and his infernal legions began to retreat, and the Pope to falter.

Only there, in that haven of safety, dared the excited Justine to falter.

Nicholas, who could not trust himself to speak lest his voice should be heard to falter, bowed his head.

Never does he hesitate or falter when comes the supreme moment—the moment when his weakness says 'Be merciful!'

The boy flushed and shuddered, but did not falter, as he replied, "Yes."