Definitions

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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And simply considering those who eventually made their marks with the Lakers is staggering.

From Los Angeles Times

He staggered sideways on his spindly legs, tripped over his own foot, and fell full-length into the crick.

From Literature

‘Here’s that cub of yours!’ he boomed, tossing the bag at Torak with a force that made him stagger.

From Literature

Jeremy Clarkson has said it is "staggering" that chicken imported from as far as China is being served in some Welsh schools due to cost.

From BBC

We danced again, silly and staggering, and when we finished a second time Luc again reached out his hand.

From Literature