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HALTING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)
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There are 13 meanings of the word Halting.

Halting - as an adjective satellite

Disabled in the feet or legs

Example: "A crippled soldier"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crippled15game7gimpy13halt7lame6

Fragmentary or halting from emotional strain

Example: "Uttered a few halting words of sorrow"

Halting - as a verb

To limp; move with a limping gait.

To stand in doubt whether to proceed, or what to do; hesitate; be uncertain; linger; delay; mammer.

To be lame, faulty, or defective, as in connection with ideas, or in measure, or in versification.

To waver.

To falter.

To stop marching.

To stop either temporarily or permanently.

To bring to a stop.

To cause to discontinue.

Example: "The contract negotiations halted operations for at least a week."

Halting - as a noun

The action of one who halts; a stopping or hesitancy.

Halting - as an adjective

Prone to pauses or breaks; hesitant; broken.

Example: "Her halting steps"

Example Sentences

"She walked with halting steps, unsure of her footing."
"His halting speech revealed his nervousness."
"The halting progress of the project frustrated everyone involved."
"We made halting attempts to communicate in a foreign language."
"His halting knowledge of coding hindered his ability to complete the task."
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Word Game Points

Is HALTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, halting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HALTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is HALTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, halting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HALTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is HALTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, halting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HALTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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