falter: znaczenie i definicje

To be unsteady in purpose or action, as from loss of courage or confidence; waver. See Synonyms at hesitate.

To speak hesitatingly; stammer.

To move ineptly or haltingly; stumble.

To operate or perform unsteadily or with a loss of effectiveness: The automobile engine faltered.

Unsteadiness in speech or action.

A faltering sound.