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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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The Lotus set the record for one-lap and four-lap qualifying, but ultimately faltered during the race with tire trouble that led to a broken suspension.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The report said Israel's supply chain faltered under the pressure of wartime demand.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

But those talks faltered late last month, with Pernod saying that the decision to end talks was mutual and related to issues with deal structure and economics.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 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

He faltered when he looked at Leo, who was mimicking taking notes with an air pencil.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan