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falter

/'fɔltər/

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verb
speak haltingly
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"The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room"

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bumble stammer stutter

type of:
verbalise verbalize utter mouth speak talk
verb
be unsure or weak
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"Their enthusiasm is faltering"

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waver

type of:
waver hesitate waffle
verb
walk unsteadily
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bumble stumble

type of:
walk
verb
move hesitatingly, as if about to give way
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waver

type of:
move
noun
the act of pausing uncertainly
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faltering hesitation waver

type of:
pause

Examples of falter

"The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room"
"Their enthusiasm is faltering"