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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024fal•ter /ˈfɔltɚ/USA pronunciation v. [no object]- to hesitate, be unsure, or fail in action, intent, endurance, etc.;
give way:She never faltered. - to speak with hesitation or uncertainty:The boy faltered when the police demanded to know his name.
- to move unsteadily;
stumble:She faltered toward the door. - to lose power;
stop working smoothly:The engine faltered and died.
fal•ter•ing, adj. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024fal•ter (fôl′tər),USA pronunciation v.i. - to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.;
give way:Her courage did not falter at the prospect of hardship. - to speak hesitatingly or brokenly.
- to move unsteadily;
stumble.
v.t. - to utter hesitatingly or brokenly:to falter an apology.
n. - the act of faltering;
an unsteadiness of gait, voice, action, etc. - a faltering sound.
- 1300–50; Middle English falteren, of obscure origin, originally; perh. akin to Old Norse faltrast to bother with, be troubled with
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