Ailing and Faltering

Ailing

Ailing adjective - Chronically or repeatedly suffering from poor health.

Faltering and ailing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Faltering" instead an adjective "Ailing".

Nearby Words: ailment, ailed

Faltering

Faltering adjective - Unsteady in speech or action.

Ailing and faltering are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ailing" instead an adjective "Faltering".

Nearby Words: falter, faltered
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