STAMMER Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

stammer

verb

Definition of stammer next

as in to stutter

to speak with many pauses and repetitions He stammers when he's nervous.

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Recent Examples on the Web But after the president repeatedly stammered and trailed off during debate responses, television networks reported Democratic operatives were worried about Biden’s ability to successfully campaign. —

Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 28 June 2024 At another moment, Biden stammered through a response about southern border security. —

Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 June 2024 Biden, 81, appeared hesitant and stammered in some of his answers, his eyes cast downward as Trump castigated him. —

James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024 In this episode, MVP goes to Leer Leary, whose Davey awkwardly stammers his way through apologies for not voting for Woody or Reg. —

Jack King, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stammer