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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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I stammered inane commentary as my eyes tried to refocus.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2025

“I don’t want to be in it,” he stammered.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2024

Then, after he thanked his family, his co-workers, and HBO, the internet’s favorite bachelor daddy stammered, “I’m going to have a panic attack and I’m going to leave.”

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2024

"He stammered and asked us not to misinterpret his intentions," she says.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2023

Two Step stammered, but then they both fell back down as the brachy reared back, letting out a terrified howl.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older