abandon hope, chicken, drag, hang back, jactitate, lose courage, qualm of conscience, shiver, strain at, tremble, waste time
Definitionn. the act of pausing uncertainly
Last update: October 21, 2016
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We should not falter in times of crisis. [verb]
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I faltered many times while speaking in front of the Principal. [verb]
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Such tremendous progress has been made we must not falter at the final hurdle to eradicate this crippling disease. [verb]
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Even the best cooks occasionally falter, the most efficient service goes awry. [verb]
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"I hope your lordship does not begin to think me a burden on your household," faltered Angela, wounded by his cold-blooded air in disposing of her. [verb]
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Angela faltered a negative, as if with somebody else's voice--or so it seemed to her. [verb]
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No Kirkland had ever faltered in his fidelity to crown and king. [verb]
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Angela faltered: but was unskilled in flattery, and could not reply with a compliment. [verb]
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Ben-Hur saw the consequences of his act more distinctly than before, yet he did not falter. [verb]
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Why--" She faltered, looked down, stopped." [verb]
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