falter: Meaning and Definition of

fal•ter

1. to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way: Her courage did not falter at the prospect of hardship.
2. to speak hesitatingly or brokenly.
3. to move unsteadily; stumble.

1. to utter hesitatingly or brokenly: to falter an apology.

1. the act of faltering; an unsteadiness of gait, voice, action, etc.
2. a faltering sound.