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falter
[fawl-ter]
verb (used without object)
to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way.
Her courage did not falter at the prospect of hardship.
to speak hesitatingly or brokenly.
to move unsteadily; stumble.
verb (used with object)
to utter hesitatingly or brokenly.
to falter an apology.
noun
the act of faltering; an unsteadiness of gait, voice, action, etc.
a faltering sound.
falter
/ ˈɔːə /
verb
(intr) to be hesitant, weak, or unsure; waver
(intr) to move unsteadily or hesitantly; stumble
to utter haltingly or hesitantly; stammer
noun
uncertainty or hesitancy in speech or action
a quavering or irregular sound
Other 51Թ Forms
- falterer noun
- falteringly adverb
- nonfaltering adjective
- nonfalteringly adverb
- unfaltering adjective
- unfalteringly adverb
- ˈڲٱԲ adverb
- ˈڲٱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of falter1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of falter1
Example Sentences
Or maybe a friendship falters because one person is mired in a bitter conflict and expects a show of support, while the other doesn't want to be put in the middle of it.
That was "incorrect", Ms Patterson replied, her head shaking and voice faltering.
But in other matches, such as recent defeats to Bay FC and Racing Louisville, Angel City has faltered — often losing despite controlling possession.
The Dodgers faltered in other ways, as well.
And they were here, the notion that the youngest team in the Champions League might falter against the oldest was exploded from the first whistle.
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