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Synonyms
fal·ter (fôĺtər)

[Middle English falteren, to stagger, possibly from Old Norse faltrask, to be puzzled, hesitate.]

intransitive verb: -tered, -ter·ing, -ters. 

  1. To be unsteady in purpose or action, as from loss of courage or confidence; waver. See synonyms at hesitate
  2. To speak hesitatingly; stammer.
    1. To move ineptly or haltingly; stumble.
    2. To operate or perform unsteadily or with a loss of effectiveness: The automobile engine faltered.

noun 

  1. Unsteadiness in speech or action.
  2. A faltering sound.

derivatives

faĺter·er
noun
faĺter·ing·ly
adverb