fal·ter 
/ˈfɑ:ltɚ/ verb
fal·ters; fal·tered; fal·ter·ing /ˈfɑ:ltɚ/ verb [no obj] 1 : to stop being strong or successful : to begin to fail or weaken
▪ The business was faltering due to poor management. ▪ Their initial optimism has faltered. ▪ signs that the economy is faltering 2 : to begin to walk or move in an unsteady way
▪ Her steps began to falter. 3 : to feel doubt about doing something
▪ He never faltered [=wavered] in his determination to go to college. 4 ◊If your voice falters, you are unable to speak normally because you are unsure about what to say or because you are feeling strong emotions.
▪ Her voice faltered when she spoke about her parents.
▪ The business was faltering due to poor management. ▪ Their initial optimism has faltered. ▪ signs that the economy is faltering
▪ Her steps began to falter.
▪ He never faltered [=wavered] in his determination to go to college.
▪ Her voice faltered when she spoke about her parents.
— faltering adjective
▪ a faltering economy ▪ They are trying to save their faltering [=failing] marriage. ▪ He was only able to take a few faltering steps.
▪ a faltering economy ▪ They are trying to save their faltering [=failing] marriage. ▪ He was only able to take a few faltering steps.
