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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

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

From Salon • Oct. 3, 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

He stammered for a moment, deepening his disadvantage, then recovered as best he could.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman