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Definition of Falter
1. Noun. The act of pausing uncertainly. "There was a hesitation in his speech"
Exact synonyms: Faltering, Hesitation, Waver
Generic synonyms: Pause
Derivative terms: Hesitate, Waver
Generic synonyms: Pause
Derivative terms: Hesitate, Waver
2. Verb. Be unsure or weak. "Their enthusiasm is faltering"
3. Verb. Move hesitatingly, as if about to give way.
4. Verb. Walk unsteadily. "Sam and Sue falter"; "The drunk man stumbled about"
5. Verb. Speak haltingly. "Sam and Sue falter"; "The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room"
Exact synonyms: Bumble, Stammer, Stutter
Generic synonyms: Mouth, Speak, Talk, Utter, Verbalise, Verbalize
Derivative terms: Stammer, Stammerer, Stutter, Stutterer
Generic synonyms: Mouth, Speak, Talk, Utter, Verbalise, Verbalize
Derivative terms: Stammer, Stammerer, Stutter, Stutterer
Definition of Falter
1. v. t. To thrash in the chaff; also, to cleanse or sift, as barley.
2. v. i. To hesitate; to speak brokenly or weakly; to stammer; as, his tongue falters.
3. v. t. To utter with hesitation, or in a broken, trembling, or weak manner.
4. n. Hesitation; trembling; feebleness; an uncertain or broken sound; as, a slight falter in her voice.
Definition of Falter
1. to hesitate [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: hesitate