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

From Slate • Sep. 11, 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

Brooks, almost speechless, stammered, “I thought I couldn’t love you any more,” as Parton giggled onstage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2023

“There are many altars...we can hope that...in her heart of hearts...” the pastor stammered.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez