verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of falter form-of, participle, past

Synonyms

All synonyms

hesitationstumbleabandon hopeback downback outbalance

Example

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"In the end, he also faltered in the face of great adversity."

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