Falter and Shy

Falter

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

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

Nearby Word: faltering

Shy

Shy verb - Start suddenly, as from fright.

Falter and shy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Falter" instead a verb "Shy".

Nearby Words: shying, shyness, shyly, shyer

Common collocations

time falter time shy time
little falter little shy little
accent falter accent shy accent
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