Falter (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used without object)
  1. to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way: Her courage did not falter at the prospect of hardship.
  2. to speak hesitatingly or brokenly.
  3. to move unsteadily; stumble.
verb (used with object)
  1. to utter hesitatingly or brokenly: to falter an apology.
noun
  1. the act of faltering; an unsteadiness of gait, voice, action, etc.
  2. a faltering sound.
verb
  1. to be hesitant, weak, or unsure; waver
  2. to move unsteadily or hesitantly; stumble
  3. to utter haltingly or hesitantly; stammer
noun
  1. uncertainty or hesitancy in speech or action
  2. a quavering or irregular sound
Falter (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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