Laxi Dictionary

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Definition falter in American English

falter verb

[intransitive]verb
/ˈfɔltər/
Example

Peace talks have faltered.

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lose outfalterfall behind
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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delaywaithesitatestopbreak offgive up
3

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

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fall silenthushdry up
3.1

if someone's steps falter, they stop walking

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stumblestaggerlimp
3.2

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

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clearcreasecreep
Definition falter in American English