Falter and Linger

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Falter verb - To show uncertainty about the right course of action.

Usage example: William Lloyd Garrison never once faltered in his demand that slavery be unconditionally abolished

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Linger and falter are semantically related In some cases you can use "Linger" instead a verb "Falter".

Nearby Word: faltering

Linger verb - To move or act slowly.

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Falter and linger are semantically related in loiter topic. Sometimes you can use "Falter" instead a verb "Linger".

Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

bit	falter bit	linger bit
little	falter little	linger little

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