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To diminish in intensity or strength, especially gradually
“He was afraid her spirit would falter, not only because he was duty bound to her, but because her soul was touched with a midsummer sky blue of grace.”
To speak hesitantly or haltingly
“His countenance changed, his speech began to falter, and it was with utmost difficulty that he could keep himself from fainting.”
To move or swing unsteadily
“His expression didn't change, and his stride didn't falter as he walked right past her toward the bar.”
To fall over, typically from being clumsy or unsteady
“She called to him from behind, startling him, and causing him to falter in his stance.”
To be indecisive or hesitant
“We probably falter unless our choices instinctively prove inherent qualities, be they serious or flippant.”
To suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust
To briefly stop or interrupt an action
To hesitate or be reluctant to do something (that one thinks may be wrong)
To move or progress slowly, failing to keep up with others
To fall down, especially after losing one's balance
To weaken or lose strength, or to cause this
To fade gradually before stopping
To lose or be without hope
To fail to do something because of cowardice
To forget what one was going to say
To mumble or speak words inarticulately
To decline or deteriorate, especially gradually
To commit a mistake or error
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