falter

US /ˈfɑːl.tɚ/
UK /ˈfɑːl.tɚ/
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1.

haperen, verzwakken

lose strength or momentum

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The economy began to falter.
De economie begon te haperen.
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His voice did not falter as he delivered the speech.
Zijn stem haperde niet toen hij de toespraak hield.
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hesitatewaverstumblestutterfumble
2.

wankelen, aarzelen

move unsteadily or hesitantly

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He watched her falter and then regain her balance.
Hij zag haar wankelen en toen haar evenwicht hervinden.
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Her steps began to falter as she grew tired.
Haar stappen begonnen te wankelen toen ze moe werd.
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stumblewaverhesitatetotterstagger