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to falter
01
to utter something hesitantly or with uncertainty
Examples
He faltered an apology when confronted about the mistake.
02
to become unsure, weak, or unsteady in purpose, confidence, or action
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
state verb
regular
present tense
falter
3rd person singular
falters
present participle
faltering
past simple
faltered
past participle
faltered
Examples
She began to falter when asked a difficult question.
03
to move hesitatingly, as if about to fail
Examples
He faltered at the edge of the cliff, unsure where to step.
04
to lose effectiveness or momentum
Examples
Sales have faltered after the new competitor entered the market.
Falter
01
a brief pause, hesitation, or wavering in action, speech, or movement
Grammatical Information
animacy status
abstract
Composition
Compound
countable
plural form
falters
Examples
There was a slight falter in her voice as she addressed the crowd.
