falter

verbB2 · Upper-intermediate

Become weak or unsure and almost stop.

Meaning of «falter»

verb

become weak or unsure and almost stop

Her voice began to falter as she read the speech.

Translation

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«falter» in 17 languages

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AZ Azərbaycan

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FR Français

HI हिन्दी

ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

PT Português

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TR Türkçe

UK Українська

UZ O‘zbek

VI Tiếng Việt

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The difference between similar words

to stop or be unsure before you act

pausestop for a short time, then go onHe paused to take a breath.

hesitatewait because you are not sureDo not hesitate to ask me for help.

falterbecome weak or unsure and almost stopHis voice faltered when he saw the crowd.

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