Groups comparison

Staggering - 1998 to 2020
Player character and others may stagger or otherwise be caused to lose steady footing. In first person games this likely involves the view and aim swaying somewhat uncontrollably.

Break meter(Poise;Posture;Stability) - 2009 to 2019
Involves a secondary meter, hidden or not, that when broken makes opponents more vulnerable, either causing more damage, stunning them, making them vulnerable to special attacks, or something along those lines.