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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
Derived Forms
- ˈڲٱԲ, adverb
- ˈڲٱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ڲt· noun
- ڲt·Բ· adverb
- ԴDz·ڲt·Բ adjective
- non·ڲt·Բ· adverb
- ܲ·ڲt·Բ adjective
- un·ڲt·Բ· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of falter1
Word History and Origins
Origin of falter1
Example Sentences
Manchester City's collapse from the sky-high standards of four successive Premier League titles and Arsenal's faltering challenge left the door open for Liverpool.
The 20-year-old believes his side are now moving in the right direction after their faltering mid-season form proved costly in domestic and European competitions.
And if the Falcons or Rams falter, the Rams could end up with a pick in the top third.
He had a chance for another century, only to falter at 85 after missing a red into the middle pocket.
Political protests are becoming more common in the US, with the "Hands Off" demonstrations in early April drawing massive crowds, as polls suggest Trump's popularity is faltering.
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