falter
fal·ter (fôlʹtər)intr.v. fal·tered, fal·ter·ing, fal·ters 1. To be unsteady in purpose or action, as from loss of courage or confidence; waver. See Synonyms at hesitate. 2. To speak hesitatingly; stammer. 3. a. To move ineptly or haltingly; stumble. b. To operate or perform unsteadily or with a loss of effectiveness: The automobile engine faltered.n. 1. Unsteadiness in speech or action. 2. A faltering sound. [Middle English falteren, to stagger, possibly from Old Norse faltrask, to be puzzled, hesitate.] falʹter·er n.falʹter·ing·ly adv.
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