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| fal·ter [ fáwltər ] (past and past participle fal·tered, present participle fal·ter·ing, 3rd person present singular fal·ters) |
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1. intransitive verb lose confidence: to become unsure and hesitant
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2. intransitive verb begin to fail: to lose strength, power, or vitality
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3. intransitive verb stumble: to move unsteadily
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4. transitive and intransitive verb speak or act hesitantly: to show a loss of confidence, especially to speak or act with hesitation
  Trembling with shame, she faltered an apology.
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| [14th century. Origin ?] |
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| fal·ter·er noun |
| fal·ter·ing·ly adverb |
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