falter

Pronunciation: US [ˈfɔltər] UK [ˈfɔːltə(r)]

v.Waddle; shrink; weakness; the recession
n.Stammer; wandering; instability shaking
WebPrevaricate; falter; shake

Synonyms

Antonyms

balance dither hesitate halt hang back scruple shilly-shally stagger teeter vacillate waver wobble wabble

Definitions in English

v.

1.

to stop being effective or making progress

2.

to stop doing something because you have lost your confidence or determination

3.

to stop speaking, or to speak with pauses between the words, because you are nervous or upset; if someone’ s steps falter, they stop walking; if someone’ s look or smile falters, they stop looking or smiling

Other Forms

adv.falteringly

Example Sentences

He felt his legs faulter.
Source: R. Wiseman
Like a newborn calf, the girl took a few aimless steps which faltered in embarrassment.
Source: I. McEwan

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