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stutter

[stuht-er] / ˈstʌt ər /
VERB
speak haltingly
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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As major U.S. stock indexes buckle and stutter, many advisors are turning their attention to moves that can help shave back tax bills for 2026 or in future years.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

The actor also lived with a stutter, later advocating the cause as a spokesperson for the Stuttering Foundation of America.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Stammering, also known as a stutter, is a difference in the way some people speak which can cause them to repeat sounds or words, according to the charity Stamma.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Interestingly, whenever I was in character doing voices, my stutter disappeared.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

Tyler’s stutter was always worse when he talked to our father.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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