splutter

[spluht-er] / ˈsplʌt ər /

VERB

crackle

Synonyms

STRONG

burst chip chop cleave crash crepitate damage detonate explode fracture hurt impair injure pop ring rive sever shiver snap splinter split sputter

Antonyms

STRONG

aid assist combine cure fix free heal help join mend unite

Example Sentences

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Then I felt Togbe’s hand under me and came up spluttering, nose and throat burning.

From Literature

Until recently, the Cuban economy spluttered by on cheap supplies of Venezuelan oil.

From Barron's

Her mother came up spluttering at last, struggling to keep herself and Tía Beatriz above water.

From Literature

The pipeline of talent, once so certain, has spluttered.

From BBC

“Caught with fireworks in his pants,” the other guy says, voice spluttering over a choked laugh.

From Literature