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Definition falter in American English

falter verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˈfɔltər/
1

to stop being effective or making progress

Example

Peace talks have faltered.

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2

to stop doing something because you have lost your confidence or determination

Example

Wright never faltered in his architectural principles.

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3

to stop speaking, or to speak with pauses between the words, because you are nervous or upset

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3.1

if someone's steps falter, they stop walking

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3.2

if someone's look or smile falters, they stop looking or smiling

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Definition falter in American English