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falter

Falter vs Wane - What's the difference?

falter | wane |


As nouns the difference between falter and wane

is that falter is unsteadiness while wane is a gradual diminution in power, value, intensity etc.

As verbs the difference between falter and wane

is that falter is to waver or be unsteady while wane is to progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.

Falter vs Demur - What's the difference?

falter | demur |


As nouns the difference between falter and demur

is that falter is butterfly while demur is stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.

As a verb demur is

(obsolete) to linger; to stay; to tarry.

Diminish vs Falter - What's the difference?

diminish | falter |


As a verb diminish

is to make smaller.

As a noun falter is

butterfly.

Falter vs Pulsate - What's the difference?

falter | pulsate | Related terms |

Falter is a related term of pulsate.


As a noun falter

is butterfly.

As a verb pulsate is

to expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or to beat.

Baffle vs Falter - What's the difference?

baffle | falter |


As nouns the difference between baffle and falter

is that baffle is a device used to dampen the effects of such things as sound, light, or fluid specifically, a baffle is a surface which is placed inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one part to another, without preventing motion altogether while falter is butterfly.

As a verb baffle

is (obsolete) to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.

Falter vs Problem - What's the difference?

falter | problem |


As nouns the difference between falter and problem

is that falter is unsteadiness while problem is a difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

As a verb falter

is to waver or be unsteady.

As an adjective problem is

difficult to train or guide; unruly.

Stutter vs Falter - What's the difference?

stutter | falter |


In ambitransitive terms the difference between stutter and falter

is that stutter is to speak with a spasmodic repetition of vocal sounds while falter is to stammer; to utter with hesitation, or in a weak and trembling manner.

Quake vs Falter - What's the difference?

quake | falter | Related terms |

Quake is a related term of falter.


As nouns the difference between quake and falter

is that quake is a trembling]] or [[shake|shaking while falter is butterfly.

As a verb quake

is (lb) to tremble or shake.

Falter vs Waverwhatsdifference - What's the difference?

falter | waverwhatsdifference |

Falter vs Wriggle - What's the difference?

falter | wriggle | Related terms |

Falter is a related term of wriggle.


As nouns the difference between falter and wriggle

is that falter is butterfly while wriggle is a wriggling movement.

As a verb wriggle is

to twist one's body to and fro with short, writhing motions; to squirm.

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