What is another word for tottering?
Pronunciation: [tˈɒtəɹɪŋ] (IPA) 
Tottering is a term that suggests instability or unsteadiness in one's walk or balance. Some synonyms that could be used to replace tottering include teetering, wobbling, stumbling, swaying, faltering, or trembling. The word teetering implies a back-and-forth movement and is commonly used when describing someone struggling to maintain balance on a narrow surface. Wobbling also refers to unsteady movement but suggests more of a side-to-side sway. Stumbling often suggests tripping or nearly falling down. Swaying can describe a variety of movements that alternate in one direction or another. Faltering suggests weakness or hesitation, while trembling describes shaking movements or a quivering motion.
