falter

Definition of falter

Verbs

be unsure or weak
"Their enthusiasm is faltering"
Synonyms:
waver
Type of:
hesitate, waffle, waver
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
move hesitatingly, as if about to give way
Synonyms:
waver
Type of:
move
move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
walk unsteadily
Synonyms:
bumble, stumble
Type of:
walk
use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
speak haltingly
"The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room"
Synonyms:
bumble, stammer, stutter
Type of:
mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize
express in speech

Nouns

the act of pausing uncertainly
Synonyms:
faltering, hesitation, waver
Type of:
pause
temporary inactivity

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Words that contain falter

faltering
 falteringly
 unfaltering
 unfalteringly