stagger

[stag-er] / ˈstæg ər /

VERB

walk falteringly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

careen falter lurch reel shake teeter wobble

STRONG

alternate dither halt hesitate overlap pitch stammer step sway swing topple totter vacillate waver wheel zigzag

WEAK

titubate whiffle

Antonyms

STRONG

carry on continue stay

VERB

astound, shock

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amaze astonish devastate dumbfound overwhelm paralyze puzzle shake shatter startle stun

STRONG

boggle confound consternate flabbergast floor nonplus overpower perplex stump stupefy surprise

WEAK

bowl over give a shock strike dumb take aback take breath away throw off balance

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm expect explain help

STRONG

clarify clear up enlighten

Example Sentences

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Her words made me stagger backward a few steps.

From Literature

The case, which was initially scheduled to last four days, instead involved hearings staggered over several months.

From BBC

With BTS, each member staggered their about 20-month stints to minimise the periods when all seven members were missing from action.

From BBC

Although he beat the count, he staggered back to his feet, prompting the referee to wave the fight off.

From BBC

The sheer power of the outflow is staggering.

From Science Daily