falter
/ˈfɔːltə(r)/verb
उच्चारण फ़ॉल्टर
कमज़ोर पड़ना, डगमगाना, हिम्मत खोना
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to become weaker or less effective; to lose strength or confidence
कमज़ोर पड़ना, डगमगाना, हिम्मत खोना
- The economy faltered in the second quarter.
- Her courage never faltered during the long trial.
- The company began to falter after its founder retired.
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- His confidence faltered when he saw how many candidates were present.
- The team never faltered during the long season.
Synonyms weaken waver flag wane stumble
Opposite strengthen persist hold firm press on
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[I]
to speak in a way that shows that you are not confident; to walk or move unsteadily
हकलाना, अटकना (बोलने में); लड़खड़ाना (चलने में)
- His voice faltered as he read the names of the dead.
- She faltered on the top step and grabbed the rail.
- She faltered for a moment before answering the judge.
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- The old man faltered on the steps and had to sit down.
- He faltered through his speech, forgetting several lines.
Synonyms stammer stumble hesitate totter stagger
Opposite speak firmly stride
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fal·ter
With -al- and -ter (not 'faulter' or 'folter'); rhymes with 'alter', which it should not be confused with (alter means change).
-al- और अंत में -ter ('faulter' या 'folter' गलत है); 'alter' से तुकबंदी, जिससे इसे भ्रमित न करें (alter का अर्थ बदलना है)।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
A faltering voice, faltering steps, the economy falters, without faltering.
Collocations: a faltering voice (काँपती या अटकती आवाज़), faltering steps (लड़खड़ाते कदम), the economy falters (अर्थव्यवस्था कमज़ोर पड़ती है), without faltering (बिना हिचकिचाए)।