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falter


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TO WALK IN A WAY THAT IS NOT CONTROLLED OR EVEN


The dancer faltered right before the jump and landed awkwardly.

Synonyms and examples


stumble
He was stumbling around the house like he was drunk.
lumber
We held our breath as a black bear lumbered across the hiking trail ahead of us.
galumph
informal
The children galumphed down the steps and raced outside to play.
bumble
He bumbled into her and spilled her drink down her gown.
totter
He tottered carefully down the gangplank, clutching at the railing.
teeter
She was teetering around on four-inch stiletto heels.
dodder
He doddered down the care home hallway, leaning heavily on his stick.
lurch
The crew lurched from side to side, grabbing railings as the ship navigated heavy seas.
hobble
Leaning on her crutches, she hobbled to the door.
limp
I think the dog is limping – did he hurt his paw?
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If a person stumbles, they walk in a way that is not controlled or even.

falter | American Thesaurus


falter


verb
These are words and phrases related to falter. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of falter.
Once his mind was made up, General Lee never faltered in his loyalty to the South.

Synonyms


hesitate
be undecided
waver
vacillate
fluctuate
demur
be irresolute
show weakness
shrink
lag
dillydally
Informal
blow hot and cold
Informal

Antonyms


persevere
persist
proceed
The boy faltered when the policeman demanded his name.

Synonyms


stammer
speak haltingly
pause nervously
stutter
mumble
halt
She faltered toward the door in the dark.

Synonyms


stumble
move unsteadily
teeter
stagger
totter
reel
shamble
shuffle
dodder
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