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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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"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

Cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, fell on Monday after U.S.-Iran peace talks faltered, prompting investors to shed risk assets.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Before McIlroy faltered, three-time champion Nick Faldo felt his rivals would have been happy if they had got within three shots going into the final day.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

That was the way they went on that night, taunting each other whenever one of them faltered.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo