Falter — synonyms, definition

1. falter (Noun)

6 synonyms

faltering halt hesitation hitch hobble limp

1 definition

falter (Noun) — The act of pausing uncertainly. ex. "there was a falter in his speech"

1 type of

pause

39 synonyms

apprehend blunder bumble doubt dread fail fall short fear flop flounder fluctuate flunk founder halt hem and haw hesitate hitch hobble hop limp • • •

4 definitions

falter (Verb) — Be unsure or weak. ex. "Their enthusiasm is faltering"

falter (Verb) — Move hesitatingly, as if about to give way.

falter (Verb) — Walk unsteadily. ex. "The drunk man faltered about"

falter (Verb) — Speak haltingly. ex. "The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room"

13 types of

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