Associations to the word «Falter»

FALTER, noun. Unsteadiness.

FALTER, verb. To waver or be unsteady.

FALTER, verb. (ambitransitive) To stammer; to utter with hesitation, or in a weak and trembling manner.

FALTER, verb. To fail in distinctness or regularity of exercise; said of the mind or of thought.

FALTER, verb. To stumble.

FALTER, verb. (figuratively) To lose faith or vigor; to doubt or abandon (a cause).

FALTER, verb. To hesitate in purpose or action.

FALTER, verb. To cleanse or sift, as barley.

FALTER, noun. The act of pausing uncertainly; "there was a hesitation in his speech".

FALTER, verb. Be unsure or weak; "Their enthusiasm is faltering".

FALTER, verb. Move hesitatingly, as if about to give way.

FALTER, verb. Walk unsteadily; "The drunk man stumbled about".

FALTER, verb. Speak haltingly; "The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room".