Word of the DayAugust 25, 2025

falter

Definition

to hesitate or walk away from some plan, lose momentum

Example Usage

implementation of the policy faltered and it was widely deemed a political failure

Synonyms

  • delay
  • stall
  • waver
  • stumble
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