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Falter meaning

What does “falter” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“falter” is a noun and verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the act of pausing uncertainly.

falter

noun

  1. the act of pausing uncertainly

    “there was a hesitation in his speech”

    Synonymshesitationwaverfaltering

verb

  1. be unsure or weak

    “Their enthusiasm is faltering”

    Synonymswaver

  2. move hesitatingly, as if about to give way

    Synonymswaver

  3. walk unsteadily

    “The drunk man stumbled about”

    Synonymsstumblebumble

  4. speak haltingly

    “The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room”

    Synonymsbumblestutterstammer

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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