STUTTER Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word stutter. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for STUTTER
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stammer | verbv | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
hesitate | verbv | |||||||
verb • pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness • interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
sputter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively • an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage) verb • make an explosive sound • cause to undergo a process in which atoms are removed • climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling • utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage • spit up in an explosive manner | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
stammerer | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who speaks with involuntary pauses and repetitions | ||||||||
stutterer | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who speaks with involuntary pauses and repetitions | ||||||||
bumble | verbv | |||||||
verb • make a mess of, destroy or ruin • walk unsteadily, tripping repeatedly • speak haltingly |