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Britannica Dictionary definition of FALTER
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to stop being strong or successful
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to begin to fail or weaken
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The business was faltering due to poor management.
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Their initial optimism has faltered.
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signs that the economy is faltering
2
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to begin to walk or move in an unsteady way
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Her steps began to falter.
3
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to feel doubt about doing something
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He never faltered [=wavered] in his determination to go to college.
4
◊ If your voice falters, you are unable to speak normally because you are unsure about what to say or because you are feeling strong emotions.
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Her voice faltered when she spoke about her parents.
— faltering
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a faltering economy
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They are trying to save their faltering [=failing] marriage.
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He was only able to take a few faltering steps.
