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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

The clip showed influencer Jessie Yendle struggling to pronounce a sound as she stammered, before the repetition transitioned into the start of a popular TikTok dance track playing over footage of striker Serhou Guirassy.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

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

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2024

The financial crisis hit, fund-raising stammered, designs were pared, new leaders cycled through and plans for an opening were delayed a half dozen times.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023

Taran bowed low before Dallben and stammered thanks.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander