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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

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

She took a deep breath and stammered on.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall