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faltered

VERB

stumble, stutter

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flounder hesitate reel waver wobble

STRONG

bobble break fluctuate fluff halt lurch quaver rock roll scruple shake stagger stammer teeter topple totter tremble vacillate

WEAK

be undecided drop the ball hem and haw speak haltingly stub toe trip up whiffle

Antonyms

STRONG

calm hold remain stabilize stay steady

WEAK

continue endure maintain persist

Example Sentences

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Dozens of songs were started, only to be abandoned as his confidence faltered.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

"Tonight, heaven gained a very special angel," said the musician and teacher, adding that Slenczynska's health had faltered after a series of falls.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The blockade comes after weekend peace talks in Pakistan faltered.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

However, the sector has been mired in a recession since the late 2010s, as the country’s exports faltered.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

She faltered and her fellow countryman came to her aid.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris