screeching/crashing halt

: abrupt, sudden

: utter, absolute

: superlative

: to cease marching or journeying

: discontinue, terminate

: to bring to a stop

: stop

: to walk or proceed lamely : limp

: to be in a state of uncertainty or doubt between alternate courses or choices : waver

: to display weakness or imperfection : falter

: having a manner of walking that is impaired by a limp : lame