Canadian English Meaning of falter
falter
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Definitions and Meaning of falter in English
falter (n)
the act of pausing uncertainly
falter (v)
be unsure or weak
move hesitatingly, as if about to give way
walk unsteadily
speak haltingly
falter (v. t.)
To thrash in the chaff; also, to cleanse or sift, as barley.
To utter with hesitation, or in a broken, trembling, or weak manner.
falter (v. & n.)
To hesitate; to speak brokenly or weakly; to stammer; as, his tongue falters.
To tremble; to totter; to be unsteady.
To hesitate in purpose or action.
To fail in distinctness or regularity of exercise; -- said of the mind or of thought.
falter (v. i.)
Hesitation; trembling; feebleness; an uncertain or broken sound; as, a slight falter in her voice.
FAQs About the word falter
falter
the act of pausing uncertainly, be unsure or weak, move hesitatingly, as if about to give way, walk unsteadily, speak haltinglyTo thrash in the chaff; also, to
Hesitate,debate,dither,halt,Hang back,pause,qualm,stagger,vacillate,wobble
continue,decide,advance,Dive (into),plunge (in),stir,budget
falstaffian => Falstaffian, falstaff => Falstaff, falsity => falsity, falsities => falsehoods, falsism => falsism,
