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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Origin: | Perhaps from a Scandinavian language |
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fal‧ter
1 [intransitive] to become weaker and unable to continue in an effective way : 
The economy is showing signs of faltering.My mother's grip upon the household never faltered.
The economy is showing signs of faltering.My mother's grip upon the household never faltered.2 [intransitive and transitive] to speak in a voice that sounds weak and uncertain, and keeps stopping : 'I can't,' she faltered.
'I can't,' she faltered.3 [intransitive] to become less certain and determined that you want to do something : We must not falter in our resolve.
We must not falter in our resolve.4 [intransitive] to stop walking or to walk in an unsteady way because you suddenly feel weak or afraid : She faltered for a moment.
She faltered for a moment.