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

2. Verb. Be unsure or weak. "Their enthusiasm is faltering"
Exact synonyms: Waver
Generic synonyms: Hesitate, Waffle, Waver
Derivative terms: Waverer

3. Verb. Move hesitatingly, as if about to give way.
Exact synonyms: Waver
Generic synonyms: Move
Derivative terms: Faltering, Waver

4. Verb. Walk unsteadily. "Sam and Sue falter"; "The drunk man stumbled about"
Exact synonyms: Bumble, Stumble
Generic synonyms: Walk
Derivative terms: Stumble

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

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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Falter

falsifier
falsifiers
falsifies
falsify
falsifying
falsing
falsish
falsism
falsisms
falsities
falsity
Falstaff
Falstaffian
faltboat
faltboats
falter (current term)
faltered
falterer
falterers
faltering
falteringly
falters
faluns
falun gong
falx
falx
falx aponeurotica
falx cerebelli
falx cerebri
falx inguinalis

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