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STAMMER Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word stammer. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word stammer. (close relations)
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stutter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds

verb

• speak haltingly

falter
verbv
noun

• the act of pausing uncertainly

verb

• be unsure or weak

• move hesitatingly, as if about to give way

• walk unsteadily, tripping repeatedly

• speak haltingly

fumble
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (sports) dropping the ball

verb

• feel about uncertainly or blindly

• make one's way clumsily or blindly

• handle clumsily

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

• drop or juggle or fail to play cleanly a grounder

halt
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the state of inactivity following an interruption

• the event of something ending

• an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement

adjective satellite

• disabled in the feet or legs

verb

• cause to come to an abrupt stop

• come to a halt, stop moving

• stop from happening or developing

• stop the flow of a liquid

hesitate
verbv
verb

• pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

• interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

mumble
verbv
noun

• a soft indistinct utterance

verb

• talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

• grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty

pause
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

• temporary inactivity

verb

• interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

• cease an action temporarily

splutter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively

• an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage)

verb

• utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage

• spit up in an explosive manner

struggle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an energetic attempt to achieve something

• an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

• strenuous effort

verb

• make a strenuous or labored effort

• to exert strenuous effort against opposition

• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

stumble
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an unsteady uneven gait

• an unintentional but embarrassing blunder

verb

• walk unsteadily, tripping repeatedly

• miss a step and fall or nearly fall

• encounter by chance

• make an error

trudge
verbv
noun

• a long difficult walk

verb

• walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

bumble
verbv
verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

• walk unsteadily, tripping repeatedly

• speak haltingly

Best Hypernyms For STAMMER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for stammer, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
mouth speak talk utter verbalise verbalize
Phrases (3)
defect of speechspeech defectspeech disorder

Alternatives for STUTTER

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