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stammered

VERB

stutter in speech

Synonyms

STRONGEST

sputter wobble

STRONG

falter halt hammer hesitate jabber lurch pause repeat splutter stop stumble

WEAK

hem and haw

Antonyms

STRONG

carry on continue go persist

WEAK

enunciate pronounce

Example Sentences

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James stammered as he tried to answer the question during his session at the Lakers’ media day on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2025

“Tim, I'm focused on the future,” Vance stammered before an ineffective attempt to deflect.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2024

“I don’t think the American people are watching and thinking any of these people won,” Watters stammered out.

From Slate • Sep. 11, 2024

Often speaking in Tajik through a translator, he answered questions about his biography quietly and stammered, according to Mediazona.

From New York Times • Mar. 24, 2024

I stammered a bit, but then told her the truth for some reason.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy