English dictionary

falter

/'f/O/lt/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the act of pausing uncertainly

noun.act

Synonyms faltering hesitation waver

Source: WordNet 3.0
Hesitation; trembling; feebleness; an uncertain or broken sound; as, a slight <i>falter</i> in her voice.

noun

Source: webster1913

be unsure or weak

verb.stative

Examples
Their enthusiasm is faltering.

Synonyms waver

Source: WordNet 3.0
move hesitatingly, as if about to give way

verb.motion

Source: WordNet 3.0
walk unsteadily

verb.motion

Synonyms bumble coggle dodder paddle stumble toddle totter waddle

Source: WordNet 3.0
speak haltingly

verb.communication

Examples
The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room.

Synonyms bumble stammer stutter

Source: WordNet 3.0
To thrash in the chaff; also, to cleanse or sift, as barley.

verb

Source: webster1913
To hesitate; to speak brokenly or weakly; to stammer; as, his tongue <i>falters</i>.

verb

Source: webster1913
To utter with hesitation, or in a broken, trembling, or weak manner.

verb

Source: webster1913