Halt
Halt verb - To walk while favoring one leg.
Usage example: even with her twisted ankle, she managed to halt along and complete her Walk for Peace
Teeter
Teeter verb - To show uncertainty about the right course of action.
Usage example: was teetering on the brink of making a decision about college
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Edge Gravity can be implemented as simply as having the motion of a player character halt momentarily when an edge is reached; it may be indicated by having the character teeter on the edge.
Source: Edge Gravity
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