FALTER as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • the act of pausing uncertainly
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • there was a hesitation in his speech
    Hypernyms(s) falter is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

FALTER as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • speak haltingly
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room
    Hypernyms(s) falter is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • walk unsteadily
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The drunk man stumbled about
    Hypernyms(s) falter is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • move hesitatingly, as if about to give way
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) falter is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • be unsure or weak
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Their enthusiasm is faltering
    Hypernyms(s) falter is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)