Associations to the word «Falter»

Wiktionary

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.

Dictionary definition

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".

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